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    'Aloha e Denis - Thanks for checking out the forum.  I encourage you to register as a regular user, doesn't cost anything, but it will allow your posts to go up immediately instead of it being in queue, waiting for one of the moderators to approve it.

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    If doing a perforated cut, wouldn't that require a carrier sheet, just to make sure that a) there's a good surface under the blade to make the cut, instead of the forgiveness an trough would allow, and b) so that the material will no accidentally snag on blade from 'popping' up from being cut?

    Sorry, I don't do perforated cuts, so I'm just trying to get a better grasp of this.

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    You can try approaching the District Manager of your local Highway Dep't. They have parking-sign blanks, and maybe you can get them to sell you a stack?

    I will look into that.  Thanks for the suggestion. :thumbsup:

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    If I can get it to me under $12 per piece, that would be something I'd consider.  Right now, I'm considering trying to order 50ish pieces, then will probably need to have it freight forwarded it to me.

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    Any one have recommendations on where to get aluminum sign blanks, preferably white?  I'm specifically looking for 18" x 12" x 0.032.  0.040 if 0.032 isn't available.  I only have one supplies shop locally, and they are super pricey, so I'm lookin to just pick-up blanks, and keep them in stock myself.  Thanks in advance!

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    Welcome to the forum.  I encourage you to register as a user, then your post(s) will not need to wait for a moderator to clear it.

    I think I understand what you're trying to do.  What you need to do is to color the different layers by different colors, then just cut by color.  If I didn't interpret your concern correctly, then I ask that you post a picture or two of what's happening, so that other forum members can try to assist you.

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    what version of Windows are you running?

    make sure that the ComPort that Windows assigned to your cutter, matches the connection in the software.  Each time you unplug/re-plug the USB, it's possible that Windows will assign it a different number.  If you're running Windows 10 or Windows 11, then each update that Microsoft pushes runs the chance of knocking the cutter settings askew.

    for the most part, the majority of the regular volunteer forum members do take the time to read the original post in its entirety.  

  21. Posted

    If you are cutting through the vinyl and backing, then you are cutting into the cutting strip.  The cut will literally be razor thin, but that's all it needs to start causing cutting problems.  If you cutting strip has any slices through it, you should consider replacing it.  A razor thin slice is all any of my machines needs to start giving me trouble.

  22. Posted

    check the cutting strip.  it doesn't take very many slices into it for it affect the quality of the cut.

    check the blade holder and blade holder carriage.  I experienced low pressure due to a hairline crack in blade holder attached to the carriage.  check the blade holder, that when you manually apply force to check the proper depth, you're actually getting a cut.

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    Thank you for your follow-up update.  Glad that things are getting situated for you.

    As far as you question towards bottom goes - I have a CE6000, and use two clip arms.  I'd prefer to use a pinch roller, but my machine only came with two, so I resorted to getting the arms.

    Not endorsing anyone in particular, but you get can get them slightly cheaper on Etsy here, with free shipping.

    I do not recall where I got mine from, but I did use a bit of alien tape at the back of the "box" of the arm pieces, so that they stayed on, as a few times they popped off while in use.  Different (3D) printer person may use different filament with different flex properties, so just know that your's may fit perfectly, while mine is very, very close, but required some super strength double stick tape :D

    If you think that suporrts on the front of the cutter, to help the cutting mat to stay flat, would also be beneficial there are sellers on eBay and Etsy that sell those too.  If you have, or know of someone who has a 3d printer, then I can post the .stl file for those and you (or someone else) can print them up for you.

    Keep us posted. :thumbsup: