Vinyl Cutter

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This is a 24" cutting plotter, capable of cutting a variety of thin materials under computer control.  These materials are normally backed with a paper substrate. You adjust the blade to cut through the material, but not the paper. 
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=Use=
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The vinyl cutter is currently controlled by a dedicated windows machine, running ArtCut. Files can be transferred via USB stick.
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If you are interested in cutting something without a substrate (e.g., paper or cardboard), you '''must''' use a [http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-PLTA-CR09300K-A3.html carrier sheet], in order to protect the Teflon strip in the cutter from damage. We do not currently have any carrier sheets.
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=Maintenance=
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=Consumables=
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==Blades==
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* 45 degree blades (general purpose)
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* 30 degree blades (thinner materials, higher resolution)
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* 60 degree blades (thicker materials, lower resolution)
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==Printables==
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* 24" wide sign vinyl (white, black, and red) is available for purchase from Doug.
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* additional vinyl, in the scrab bin, is free. Courtesy of Don.
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* reusable pre mask film is available for purchase from Doug.
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* 3M #1126 copper tape with conductive adhesive for making flexible circuits is not stocked; can be ordered.
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=Manuals & Technical Documentation=
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* [http://www.premiersign.co.uk/artcutmanual.htm ArtCut Manual]

Latest revision as of 19:45, 19 December 2011


Vinyl Cutter (Edit)
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Make ASC 365
Model
Date Manufactured 2002?
Discipline Printing
Hackable No
Ownership

Contents

Description

This is a 24" cutting plotter, capable of cutting a variety of thin materials under computer control. These materials are normally backed with a paper substrate. You adjust the blade to cut through the material, but not the paper.

Use

The vinyl cutter is currently controlled by a dedicated windows machine, running ArtCut. Files can be transferred via USB stick.

If you are interested in cutting something without a substrate (e.g., paper or cardboard), you must use a carrier sheet, in order to protect the Teflon strip in the cutter from damage. We do not currently have any carrier sheets.

Maintenance

Consumables

Blades

  • 45 degree blades (general purpose)
  • 30 degree blades (thinner materials, higher resolution)
  • 60 degree blades (thicker materials, lower resolution)

Printables

  • 24" wide sign vinyl (white, black, and red) is available for purchase from Doug.
  • additional vinyl, in the scrab bin, is free. Courtesy of Don.
  • reusable pre mask film is available for purchase from Doug.
  • 3M #1126 copper tape with conductive adhesive for making flexible circuits is not stocked; can be ordered.

Manuals & Technical Documentation

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