Weeding problems

[Pris1957]

Just bought a graphtec5000-60 plotter and having problems with the letters pulling up when I weed. I have adjusted knive depth,force and speed. Can't seem to get it right. Very frustrating. I have many layouts to cut and weed and I need some help with the settings. I am cutting vector vinyl for indoor use.
New to the forum. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me

 

[401Graphics]

blade is dull, or it could be the crap vector vinyl your using. I have used it before and i remember it sucked for weeding cuz the adhesive was too gummy. Try some oracal.

 

[Jillbeans]

I'm thinking dull blade also, or needs more force.
I've only cut Oracal, Gerber, and Calon 2 with mine.
I've only changed my blade once in two years, also.
Love....Jill

 

[Sign-Man Signs]

Settings

Here ya go. Works fine for me. Same cutter.

 

[Pris1957]

Oh thank you so much!!! This has been so frustrating. I have tons of layouts to cut and weed and very little time to do it in. So your help is much appreciated

 

[Pris1957]

Thank you so much. Will def try the oracal

 

[sinetist]

I'm using the same settings as sign man signs has pictured right now but the force is usually a bit lower when I put a new blade in or higher if I'm cutting reflective or other thicker vinyls and of course the quality of the vinyl will make a difference.

 

[rjssigns]

3M ElectroCut weeds like a dream. There I said it...

 

[MikeD]

perform a test-cut to ensure you have the proper settings for your blade in regard to where it's at in it's life- still sharp, or getting dull. Make sure you have the right offset value for that particular blade as well.
talk with your media provider to make sure you are buying the right material for your application. There are many types of release liners available. One variable that may be affecting your job is the bond between the vinyl/adhesive and the liner. for big jobs a liner with "free release" (more silicone) may be perfect, while jobs with lots of small parts and text with internals may be easier to process on a vinyl that has a hard release (less silicone)
Good Luck!