Where to find Foam Blocks for prototyping

[CastleWorks]

I am just entering the world of Cut3D and would like to try some of the projects in the trial version of Cut3D. I have never cut anything in 3D but have been using VCare Pro for several years.

I am looking for recommendations on what type of foam to use for practice pieces. Are there low cost alternatives to HDU foam I have seen referenced in other posts? Is the pink foam at home stores adequate?

Does anyone have experience in cutting the Porsche trial version project? What is the best approach to cutting something like this.... to cut the top half and then the bottom half seperately?

I have seen images of ball mills that have a long OAL to get into deep cavities but having difficulty finding a source for these. Any suggestions on a supplier?

The 3D world has generated so many questions. I appreciate any feedback and recommendations.

Thanks!

Kevin

[Adrian]

When I first started out I used blue carving wax. The beauty of that is you can melt it all back down and start all over again without having to buy more material. I'm still using the original block I bought in 2006.

[Leo]

Go to the Borg.

Get some insulation foam, blue or pink.

It comes in sheets of various thicknesses.

Have fun.

[signsbyjay]

Look up packaging companies in your area, I had one in Tulsa that had foam in blocks 4' tall and would cut them with a hot wire to what ever thickness you wanted. sold 4 X 8 sheets for $16 per inch. It has been over a year since I lived there so the price may have gone up.

Jay

[GaryR6]

Lots of options but I don't think you can cut with a trail version of software. You can draw but not cut.
I don't have cut 3d but that's the way Aspire and V Carve pro are. Just FYI.... double check.

[Adrian]

Cut3D is the same as the other Vectric products as far as the trial goes. You can cut any of the supplied projects but not your own.