cutting

Using a Roland vp540, how can I cut a cookie stencil? The machine can cut vinyl but I'm not sure how much thicker it can cut. I cant use vinyl because it will stretch and distort the cutout so I was thinking something thicker but something that the 45 or 60-degree blade can cut?

Here's my setup: HP Latex 110 printing on PET backlit film media and cutting on a Graphtec FC-86000 cutter. I need to cut long rectangular sections approximately 16" x 96" in size. I had planned to perf cut them but I'm running into trouble separating them cleanly after cutting. It seems...

I could really use some help here..for 8 years I worked in signage, and my CO2 laser was my best friend. Recently however, I started working at a print shop. For cutting stacks they have large cutting machines that rely on measurements and square corners. But as far as finishing cuts, mostly for...

We recently got a HP Latex 370, and we are trying to figure out how to get it to automatically cut and drop a print once it's done.

Hey everyone, We're new to owning a Graphtec/using a plotter for digital prints and not just cut vinyl. The model we have is the 64" FC8600 and we've had it for only a couple months after buying it at the SGIA. I'm now starting to play with it so that I know the functions well and won't have...

Hey guys, this is my first post but I’ve gained a lot of knowledge on the forum from you guys. One of the things I’ve learned is the combo of a Summa S2 with HP Latex. I’ve been used to a Graphtec FC5100 for the past few years and it has never let me down. The S2 is a different story. I am...

Been using Oracal 651 for a quite some time now and haven't had this issue until a few months ago. The vinyl won't stick to the application tape. On big and small cut pieces. I've been trying to do all sorts of test cutting and ordered new transfer tape as well, and it's still causing me issues...

I've used many different brands of X-Acto knives over these 18+ years. Never liked any of 'em. Blade slips out no matter how tight you turn it, rubber grip fails, barrel cracks etc. What is the little slot for in these blades? Why can't they make a knife that utilizes that feature to lock it...

I have a HP Z6200 Designjet and a Graphtec FC8600-160 for sale. The Designjet has error 11:10 and needs a new trailing cable fix it. $2000 OBO The Graphtec needs a new carriage assembly(about $500). $3500 OBO Buyer can pick up. Otherwise buyer must arrange shipping.

Hi everyone, Quick question. How do you turn on high speed with the SP540v? I have set the printing width so that the print head doesn't go all the way to the edge on smaller media which saves a lot of time. But I saw a video last night where the printer displayed the text "high speed" I...

Graphtec FC8000 cutting unaccurately Does anyone know how I adjust my settings on my FC8000 I had it perfectly fine but I recently had my machine repaired from graphtec as the cutter was loose but now when I cut decals out using registration marks the decals had uneven sides.(See pics) The...

Hi everyone, Just a quick question, I use my Graphtec FC8000 for cutting around my Motocross templates but when the machine comes to finish its cut the shapes haven't joined the best from when the blade started and finished the cut but only very little. How would I improve this? Simple...

Just wondering if anyone has used either of these CNC machines? We are running out of space in our shop but have been looking for a cnc router. The size of the 4x4 is very appealing and would work for a majority of our signs that we send out currently. We are having problems getting the company...

Im having an issue with heat rear, print post turning off after printing and cutting. My machine is 2013 CJV30-160. Using flexi cloud. Heat setting are set and correctly on machine and production manager. Simply - after I print the machine reads the registration marks and cuts off after 5...

Hi everyone, New to this site looking for a bit of help. I have a Roland SC 545-EX Printer, I'm using Colorgate PS7 Software. It's printing fine and will cut from job frame no problem. What I'm trying to do is get it to cut from spot colors so I can get it to cut to the shape its after...

We are selling our Saw Trax compact. We purchased the unit around 10 years ago, at the time of purchase we did some sign work that required panel cutting. Over the last 6 or 7 years we have barely used the unit. It is in good condition.

Advice requested I have recently purchased Vinylmaster to go with my Windoiws 7 Dell 64 bit computer on which I have a serial to USB transfer cable When I press cut the vinyl scrolls back and forth approximately 4 ft before cutting at about a third of the selected font size Grateful for...

I've been out of the signage industry for a while. I used to use SignBlazer, but this seems to be off the market. Which will be the best software to purchase for a printer/cutter - and why? It will need to do digital printing and cutting.

If I design a 5 inch x 5 inch decal that requires printing, laminate and cutting, send it to Versaworks and set my repeats to 200 with crop marks, so that I can laminate the sheet, reload and cut, odds are really good my contour cut will drift towards the end of cutting process and I will lose a...

Hi guys, Does anyone have any suggestions on alternatives for the cutting strip on our FC8000? At over $50cdn each time they're an expensive consumable.. Thanks, Steve