Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 2, 2015 I was told by a US Cutter employee that if I wanted to do small detailed fonts that this was the machine to go with....Can anyone confirm this? Thanks Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted May 2, 2015 How small do you wanna go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 2, 2015 Under 1/4 minimum....I do a lot of custom work for some guys that are big into 10th scale rc model's..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted May 2, 2015 Well the Titan 3 should be fine, since it has a servo motor which is what you need for small text. The cheaper Titan 1 has a stepper motor which is not good for smaller text. But if you can fit it into your budget, I suggest the Graphtec ce6000, the 15" cutter costs twice as much as the Titan 2 but is a much, much better machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted May 2, 2015 It is even hard to do 1/4 on a Graphtec,, depending on the font..Plus nothing left to stick, no adhesive areas biggest enough to stick...Unless it is coated with something over it. I have done 1/4" Avery chrome, but hard to weed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 2, 2015 SKEETER, JAYBIRD, DAKOTA all warned me about this when I was looking into this, as I was thinking I was going to do a LOT of fine details...Lot of my lines were 1/16" of an inch or even smaller lines....The Graphtec and do it, but not enough vinyl area to stick on and it starts lifting up. Fortunately, it holds for the few minutes I need it to. I make custom wooden fishing gaffs for kayaking and after I put the sticker on, I coat it with resin. Works really good for my needs. I was thinking of getting the Titan, but wanted the consistency AND reliability of the Graphtec.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 2, 2015 Maybe I will try printing it and using the contour cut feature... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted May 2, 2015 It is even hard to do 1/4 on a Graphtec,, depending on the font..Plus nothing left to stick, no adhesive areas biggest enough to stick. Not really, I have done text a little over 1/8" tall with no issues. Not on chrome vinyl but regular sign vinyl though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted May 2, 2015 Not really, I have done text a little over 1/8" tall with no issues. Not on chrome vinyl but regular sign vinyl though. Do they stick good? I just grabbed an ugly font, for Bossman,, we were testing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 2, 2015 The phrase I made "THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP" is block lettering and the letters are 1/8" wide (not the WHOLE letter, each leg of the "H", etc... you know what I mean... the letters themselves though, average 1/4"......) http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/47435-bridge-cutting-plotter-new-to-me-help/page-5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 2, 2015 I've cut letters so small I couldn't see to weed them. I vote graphtec for consistent reliability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 2, 2015 Jay, I was wondering about the same thing...When I was doing those small letterings, I'm thinking, damn, this could be a bitch if it were smaller, then I was thinking of the small intricate lines on the fishes that I REALLY want to do....think I may have a HEART ATTACK when i attempt those!!! Or.....like I think SKEETER said, re-design them !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 2, 2015 I've been wanting a pull out lit magnifying glass mounted by my desk. Eyes dont get better with age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 2, 2015 I've been wanting a pull out lit magnifying glass mounted by my desk. Eyes dont get better with age. HA!! you're telling ME??!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted May 2, 2015 Do they stick good? I just grabbed an ugly font, for Bossman,, we were testing... Yes, but of course you want a bold font when you go that small. Here is a test cut I just made 3mm (1/8") tall microgramma bold font. Stuck to a piece of plexiglass. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted May 3, 2015 Another good suggestion someone on the forum has posted a couple times is (if the application allows) weed it after the install. I have done this a time or two and it works. I would have to expect the servo motors on the Titan 2 capable of the small stuff similar to the rest of ours . Getting perfect set-up and a fresh blade etc... is at least as important though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector 8 Posted May 3, 2015 Here's my stepper motor Titan test (same font and size) haven't played with my settings much but yea Not as crisp and beautiful as MB20's haha but I'm sure a servo one could get same results! You can really see the quality on that text dang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 3, 2015 I will have to try it when I get home.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 3, 2015 OK , I apologize for even starting this thread.....With some tweaking i might be able to do it but I'm NOT going too ......I just didnt realize how small that actually is.......I'm not attempting that twice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 3, 2015 OK , I apologize for even starting this thread.....With some tweaking i might be able to do it but I'm NOT going too ......I just didnt realize how small that actually is.......I'm not attempting that twice lmao!!! I wanted to ask you to make a video...I wanted to watch you WEED IT !!!! VECTOR...GOOD JOB !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 6, 2015 Ok so I have been tweaking for a little bit now and decided to try something small again..... The small lettering at the bottom measures 2.59 mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 6, 2015 Is that the WHOLE letter? (like the height and width? Pretty impressive !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 6, 2015 That was just the height....I will measure width when I get back...The entire design is in a 2 inch square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted May 6, 2015 The width on the small S is 3.09mm..... I didn't really try and make it that small....I was trying to keep the entire piece under 2" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fustratedinhawaii 71 Posted May 7, 2015 The width on the small S is 3.09mm..... I didn't really try and make it that small....I was trying to keep the entire piece under 2" OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites