Die cut - cut through?

[Joop]

Hey peeps,
I'm a long time Graphtec user, I've been using a FC7000-160 for 3 or 4 years... but believe it or not I am JUST NOW having the opportunity to use the ARMS feature since I bought my valuejet.

So my question: when diecutting a print or cutting out a slew of stickers, can I turn the force way up to cut through the vinyl and the backing?

My concerns are:
-Leaving the cutter alone and stickers flying everywhere.
-A whole in the vinyl from a die cut setting off the media sensor.
-Premature blade wear.

Does anyone do this? Or do other "sticker printing companies" use a different process for this...

Thanks for any thoughts! I have yet to even try the arms... maybe tonight I will.

I'm just thinking ahead here.

Joop

 

[ProWraps™]

no, but you can use the perf cut setting. it doesnt work that great. but it was created to do what you are looking for. its not a true die cut. but its the closest you will get with out a die machine and a blacksmith. graphtecusa.com has the tutorials on how to do it. go into their support tab and watch them.

 

[Joop]

no, but you can use the perf cut setting. it doesnt work that great. but it was created to do what you are looking for. its not a true die cut. but its the closest you will get with out a die machine and a blacksmith. graphtecusa.com has the tutorials on how to do it. go into their support tab and watch them.

Sweet, will do... I didn't even know that option was available. Thanks man!

 

[PMG]

I use it everyday...if you dont have the blade depth and pressure set the correct way you will get a chitty perf cut with jagged edges and and eat up the cut strip real fast.......... its a very fine line on the settings.

 

[hoppers]

Check it out here, good tip tecdaddy! Cant view it in Firefox, but can view it in Ie (weird)

http://www.graphtecamerica.com/imaging_video/Creating_PopOutDecals/CutThru_Intro.htm

 

[Joop]

Yeah I have been watching all those vids for the past hour... lots of good info!