Polystyrene Cutting

At Trade Cutting Services, we offer advanced 5-axis hot wire polystyrene cutting with exceptional precision, flexibility, and scale. Whether you’re in the film industry, architecture, or the arts, our cutting solutions are designed to bring your ideas to life — in lightweight, highly detailed, and environmentally responsible materials.

Large-Scale, 5-Axis Cutting Power

Using our cutting-edge 5-axis hot wire system, we can cut solid polystyrene blocks up to 2 metres wide and 2.5 metres long. The fifth axis allows us to rotate the block, enabling us to create fully 3D shapes with smooth, continuous contours — perfect for sculptural forms, props, and complex architectural elements.

From Scan to Scale: Digital Enlargement Services

We also offer 3D scanning of existing objects such as maquettes or models. This scan is used to generate a digital file, which can be scaled up and cut into virtually any size. This process is essential for artists, sculptors, and designers who want to faithfully transform a small physical piece into a monumental sculpture or installation.

Architectural Details for Film & Set Design

We regularly produce lightweight, detailed architectural features such as:

Columns
Corbels
Mouldings
Decorative panels

These elements are widely used in the film and television industry where visual accuracy and fast turnaround are essential. The lightweight nature of polystyrene makes it ideal for on-set construction, while maintaining the look and feel of traditional materials.

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Fully Integrated Cutting, Bending & Bonding

Curved Architectural Profiles – Smarter & Lighter

We can also cut curved architectural sections in straight lengths, with pre-formed voids that allow for custom radius bending to your design requirements. This not only reduces material waste, but allows for an almost unlimited range of curves and profiles, all while keeping the components light and easy to install.

Custom Solutions, Endless Possibilities

Available in various foam densities to suit structural and finishing requirements
Material is 100% recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for temporary or permanent use
Ideal for film props, themed environments, stage sets, signage, sculptures, and more.

Trade Cutting Services combines high-tech cutting, digital scanning, and years of firsthand expertise to deliver custom polystyrene solutions that are precise, scalable, and trade-ready. Whether you’re building a set, sculpting a masterpiece, or designing a standout installation — we’re here to make it happen.