arhash 0 Posted February 17, 2007 Does anyone know if the vinyl cutters can be used to perforate or cut out after the design has been made? I have tried using a cutting force of 50 and copied multiple lines in AI to cut multiple times in order to cut out the stickers. If there anything else I can do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beardown 0 Posted February 17, 2007 do you mean cutting a decal again that you cut already ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaterNuts 3 Posted February 20, 2007 Or do you mean, cut the backing paper after you have cut the decal??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beardown 0 Posted February 21, 2007 ahh... isee now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arhash 0 Posted March 11, 2007 well I am trying to cut out the vinyl and then trim them out so I can hand them out. I guess I am just looking to cut them out after they have been cut out. Here is my flickr account you can check out what I mean as far as stickers are concerned http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/362553183_91561a5fdd_o.jpg or even these http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/367689740_c6e7d6c71d_o.jpg I used scissors to cut these out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thredz 1 Posted March 11, 2007 The best way is to set a cut whether it's oval retangular or even contour.You cut it the same depth as your original cut,then you trim it in a rectangle around the design so they can just peel it off and apply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arhash 0 Posted March 14, 2007 I have tried that, which works well, but I am trying to actually cut out the stickers from the backing and the vinyl. Is this possible? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaterNuts 3 Posted March 14, 2007 I suppose that it is possible, but, you will probably do more harm then good. After your decal is cut, you would then have to remove the blade holder from the machine and adjust the blade out a considerable amout. then you would have to run the plot again and set your force probably really high in order for it to cut all the way thru. You will most likely ruin your cutting strip in doing so, and also dull your blades extremely fast. it is possible, but highly not reccomended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beardown 0 Posted March 18, 2007 Tater is on Point with this !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thredz 1 Posted March 18, 2007 I don't see how you could cut the designs out without ruining the vinyl or worse the cutter.Once you do a complete cutout of the first design it will break down the strength of the vinyl and start buckling from the lack of support.You could take a piece of cardboard and tape it to the back,but you would have the same problem because you can't adhere the cardboard to the vinyl.I have never had any problem with my customers about the backing sheet being a rectangle or square cut around the design because it's not part of the design,and will not be showing when the design is applied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arhash 0 Posted March 22, 2007 thanks for the help you guys. -arthur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites