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    The document provides information about cutter blade knowledge, including common blade materials, how to determine the proper blade angle and offset based on the thickness and density of the substrate, how blade extension can be adjusted to substitute for pen pressure, and potential solutions to common cutting problems such as incomplete cuts, stitch cuts, circles not closing, and small letters lifting up during cutting.

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    The document provides information about cutter blade knowledge, including common blade materials, how to determine the proper blade angle and offset based on the thickness and density of the substrate, how blade extension can be adjusted to substitute for pen pressure, and potential solutions to common cutting problems such as incomplete cuts, stitch cuts, circles not closing, and small letters lifting up during cutting.

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    RA - Cutter Blade Knowledge PDF

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    The document provides information about cutter blade knowledge, including common blade materials, how to determine the proper blade angle and offset based on the thickness and density of the substrate, how blade extension can be adjusted to substitute for pen pressure, and potential solutions to common cutting problems such as incomplete cuts, stitch cuts, circles not closing, and small letters lifting up during cutting.

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    Cutter Blade Knowledge

    Cutter Blade Knowledge

    Cutter Blade Materials


    Steel Tip Rarely used anymore and difficult to find Material is ductile and less prone to chipping Carbide or Cemented Carbide Provides excellent wear resistance and hardness Material offers better rigidity than steel which enables the cutter blade to provide better cutting accuracy Brittle material and can be chipped if dropped or dense material is cut Can be sharpened better than steel blades, but lifespan is shorter

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Blade Angle
    Blade angle should be chosen based on thickness and density Thickness is determined by substrate without backer Density is determined by material construction and lamination Blade should be able to cut through entire substrate layer and into the backing without going deeper than blade edge

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Blade Offset
    The offset determines the blades turning radius and compensation from the cutting carriage A blade with a higher offset can handle thicker/laminated substrates better Offsets over 1mm are simulated to compensate for material properties to avoid Figure B below

    Perfect

    Not Enough

    Too Much

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Blade Extension
    Changing blade extension can substitute for changing pen pressure Max blade extension is designed for pre-printed graphics Blade extension should be minimized for cut substrates Change blade extension by twisting blade holder cap Blades with shorter blade edges need less extension

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Roland DG Blade Options

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Roland DG Blade Options

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Common Cutting Problems & Solutions
    Incomplete Cuts Problem: Vinyl is not cut all the way through Possible Solutions: (in order of diagnosis) Blade dull or chipped (causes friction and doesnt stay deep, but planes on surface like a boat) Improper blade extension (blade cant dig deep enough because blade holder cap interferes) Pen pressure not high enough (same as improper blade extension) Stitch Cut or Dash Cut Problem: Cut lines in dashes or even spaced sections Possible Solutions: Blade chipped or dull(cant cut material and jumps due to friction) Blade holder needs lubrication or replacement (blade doesnt swivel properly due to friction) Slow speed (same as blade being chipped or dull) Replace damaged cutter strip (blade caught in grooves and jumps to next location)

    Cutter Blade Knowledge


    Common Cutting Problems & Solutions
    Circles Dont Close Problem: Vectors do not connect according to artwork on screen Possible Solutions: Use sans serif fonts (Serif fonts have sharp angled corners and the blade cant turn fast enough) Points need to be rounded (vector graphics that have small angles like serif fonts. e.g. - flame tips) Incorrect offset (Plotter is over or under-compensating for vector curve) Small Letters and Shapes Lift Up During Cutting Problem: Adhesive gels back together under vinyl after being cut Possible Solutions: Use vinyl with a different adhesive (some adhesives dont adhere to the liner well enough for small detail. Removable/low tack adhesives are most common problem) Increase blade extension (adhesive may be too thick and not cut all the way through) Replace blade (sharper blade cuts adhesive better) Use higher angle blade (low angle blade may not cut through adhesive effective enough) Increase pen pressure (liner could be soft and absorbing adhesive causing it to gel together)

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