klittle71 0 Posted April 3, 2013 I want a machine that will allow me to cut my own designs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted April 3, 2013 If you're saying 0.010 inch thick material, that is what vinyl cutters call 10 mils thickness. Pretty much every cutter that US Cutter sells will cut 10 mil thicknesses. I'm not sure what kind of down force you'll need to cut through mylar, so hopefully someone else here has some experience. What kind of detail level are you looking for? Will it be simple shapes and letters, or more intricate designs? Plus, how often will you be using it - do you plan to buy it, cut a bunch of stencils and be done, or are you going to be cutting new designs every day? What is your price range? These are the kinds of answers we'll need to provide you with a specific recommendation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted April 3, 2013 Check out the USCutter Buying Guide. It compares the specs and features of the machines that USCutter sells. http://www.uscutter.com/index/page/static/subpage/buying_guides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HybridThread 14 Posted April 4, 2013 You will also more than likely need to use an adhesive carrier backing sheet to cut on. I don't believe Mylar comes on any backing and doesn't have the dimensional stability to be cut without one. Here's a few that uscutter carries. If these don't work you can find others elsewhere that should work. http://www.uscutter.com/Craft-ROBO-PRO-Carrier-Sheets-2-Pack http://www.uscutter.com/Replacement-Carrier-Sheet-for-Graphtec-Craft-ROBO-CC100-CC200-Silhouette-2-pk http://www.uscutter.com/Replacement-Carrier-Sheet-for-Graphtec-Craft-ROBO-CC330L-20-Silhouette-2-pack http://www.uscutter.com/Silhouette-CAMEO-cutting-mat-12-x12-12-x24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted April 4, 2013 You might also check out some of the various less-flexible paint masks that are made for use with these types of cutters - http://www.uscutter.com/ORAMASK-811-Paint-Mask-Stencil - for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigspool 0 Posted November 19, 2015 Has anyone successfully cut 7mil mylar with their laserpoint / uscutter machines? Ours will only scratch it at 800 pressure and the blade completely exposed. Would really appreciate some help with this ASAP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted November 19, 2015 Has anyone successfully cut 7mil mylar with their laserpoint / uscutter machines? Ours will only scratch it at 800 pressure and the blade completely exposed. Would really appreciate some help with this ASAP! spamming the same question on a 2.5 year old thread won't get an answer any faster - just sayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites