how to re-cut vinyl with premask

[bigben]

I got a Summa vinyl cutter. I have over 400 numbers to cut. I was wondering if there is a way I could cut the job, apply premask and put it back in the vinyl cutter to use the flexcut function. I know it would work on a flatbed cutter, but was wondering if it could work with roll-to-roll machines.

Thanks. Ben

 

[balstestrat]

Of course there is a way. What software?
Just do exactly what you said. Only change the tool in the middle.

 

[bigben]

Of course there is a way. What software?
Just do exactly what you said. Only change the tool in the middle.

My cutter is a summa D160R and I'm using the winplot software and illustrator. It seems doable, but with the premask, the material is very rigid and I think the cutter will not be able to cut the premask and the liner.

 

[Scotchbrite]

I'd be worried about the premask getting bunched up and not cutting. It just doesn't stick that well to the backing paper to hold in place while cutting. Maybe if you had a circular blade that rolled as it cut as opposed to the knife.

 

[Dale D]

I do it all the time with TransferRite Med Tack 1310 clear on my Summa T160 on small decals down to 1/8 inch small. A customer of mine uses it on car buttons, and wants me to leave transfer tape on as a mask for when he paints around the decal.
I use Flexisign leave it in the machine and send the job with 2 different cut contours. Hardest part was testing to find blade pressure. Once I got that, its not a big deal at all.