SP-300V solid cuts look like sloppy perf cuts

[crgraphics]

My SP-300V cutting is getting very sloppy. Some solid cuts look like bad perf cuts. Seems to happen randomly, just a few spots in almost every job no matter the vinyl. I changed the blade, tried changing depth and speed...see my crappy pict for the crappy cuts...Thanks!

 

[damonCA21]

Check your cutting strip for any deep grooves and replace if needed. Also, oil the bearing in the blade holder. The blade needs to be able to spin freely otherwise it will tear the vinyl when it changes direction

 

[weyandsign]

I would replace the blade holder. Oiling it doesn't always fix it. And you can't really tell if it's bad unless you replace it.

 

[crgraphics]

Huh...I've never lubed the blade holder, i'll give that a shot and see! Thanks! The cutting strip looks good, just replaced it a few months ago.

 

[BigNate]

... use a very light silicone oil, one that does not spread at all. The silicone can negatively affect adhesive (don't use too much), but it will be the least likely to leave any unwanted residue elsewhere. something like Prisco Slide works well on these tiny bearings.

 

[crgraphics]

Holy guacamole...lubed up the blade holder, and shes cuttin like brand new! Weeding is fun and easy now (ok, thats a lie...weeding is never fun). Thanks damon, and everyone else for your help...ive become a subscriber now!

 

[DL Signs]

I always have an extra blade holder in stock.
Once they start sticking, they're usually not too long for this world, lubing them up is usually a temporary fix in my experience.

 

[crgraphics]

Guess i should order a new one...im still using the original that came with the printer (has to be 13+ years now)

 

[DL Signs]

Guess i should order a new one...im still using the original that came with the printer (has to be 13+ years now)

Can't ask for much more than that!

 

[damonCA21]

Holy guacamole...lubed up the blade holder, and shes cuttin like brand new! Weeding is fun and easy now (ok, thats a lie...weeding is never fun). Thanks damon, and everyone else for your help...ive become a subscriber now!

No problem. It is normally worth adding a drop of oil every month as part of your monthly mini service just to keep it all running smoothly

 

[damonCA21]

I always have an extra blade holder in stock.
Once they start sticking, they're usually not too long for this world, lubing them up is usually a temporary fix in my experience.

If you lube them regularly they should keep going for ages. The one in my 15 year old SP is only the second holder I have had to buy for it