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Cutter Blade Reference Guide
Blade Settings
Below lists the optimal blade settings by application. These are general guidelines only and it is always recommended
to send a cut test before sending any jobs.
Material
Cutting Force
Cutting Speed
Cardboard
250 - 400 gf
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20cm/s
Flock
80 - 160 gf
≦
20 cm/s
Floor Laminate
100 - 350 gf
≦
30 cm/s
Heat Transfer
30 - 100 gf
≦
30 cm/s
Magnetic
150 - 600 gf
≦
10 cm/s
PerfCut
100 - 300 gf
≦
30 cm/s
Reflective
100 - 350 gf
≦
20 cm/s
Sandblast
100 - 500gf
≦
20cm/s
Twill
80 - 250 gf
≦
30 cm/s
Vinyl ≤ 3 mil
30 - 100 gf
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30 cm/s
Vinyl ≥ 3mil
100 - 300 gf
≦
30 cm/s
Window Tint
80 - 120 gf
≦
25 cm/s
Troubleshooting
Below summarizes common cutting issues and possible solutions.
Incomplete Cuts
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Problem: Vinyl is not cut all the way through
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Possible Solutions:
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The blade is dull or chipped.
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Improper blade extension.
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The pressure is not high enough.
Stitch Cut or Dash Cut
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Problem: Cut lines appear as dashes
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Possible Solutions:
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The cutter protection strip is damaged and needs to be replaced.
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The blade is dull or chipped.
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The speed is set too low.
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The blade holder needs to be replaced.
Circles Don’t Close
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Problem: Vectors do not connect according to artwork on screen
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Possible Solutions:
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Replace font with Sans Serif fonts. Serif fonts have sharp angled corners and the blade can’t turn fast
enough to close the corners.
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Points need to be rounded. (E.g. vector graphics that have small angles like serif fonts. e.g. -flame tips)
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Incorrect blade offset.
Small Letters and Shapes Lift Up During Cutting
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Problem: Adhesive gets stuck together while cutting
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Possible Solutions:
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Use vinyl with a different adhesive because some adhesives don’t adhere to the liner well enough for
small detail. Removable/low tack adhesives are most common problem.
