Jburns

I second Wildgoose- avoid the MH series.. just take a look at the posted problems on this site. connection issues, quality issues...

Here is how my B and C turned out-- 60 deg. blade. used-- still kind of see them... Best I can do my friend

Here is what I got with the file. Oracal 751. Graphtec FC7000 - a few tiny hangnails on on the C, one on the B.... edit:may be able to eliminate with lower speed...

I agree with the others- needs to be inspected- you should not hear such a noise. I would try and listen to see if its coming from the cutter head itself, or side compartment.

I ran tangential emulation - Modes 1 and 2--- results were best with Mode 2- but not as nice as the Roland.

Try sharing or posting a video of the noise?

Yep- for that vector, the Roland has a better setup so far. But I didnt try tangential emulation- that might make a difference.

Oh I see-- my result is more of a curve rather than sharp angle. You could try and add a few nodes- and slow the speed- try tangental Emulation mode ( Graphtec and Roland are not "true " tangential. Summa makes a true tangental cutter). But this stuff is pretty tiny- reaching limits of resolution for my machine. Good luck!

So here is what I got on my Graphtec FC7000 with your file. It needed some work- it was two colors so I combined the objects. this may be part of your issue. I actually do alot of small work. Also a picture of my bladeholder. can you see my blade tip? It's that small dot on the top! Settings: Cleancut blade 60 deg. Conditions: 12, 5, 3, CB09UX-0 Material ORACAL 751 Black

Do you mean one of these? just big enough for a 4 inch roll? These are awesome for copper pipe.

I was thinking, with my machine it will hold a 48 inch roll, and the media rollers are pretty stout with good bearings. Maybe if i had an assistant turning the roll, I can cut it with a new knife blade. This pic is a 24" roll

Oh man check this out. I actually have the square piece for the other end

I have heard of some using a chop saw- but i would use a new fine tooth blade. The proper way is a roll cutter - you can see them on youtube

Frustrating- perhaps there is some help online with that printer and windows 10, even if the printer is obsolete.

I like AT65 as stated above, but the strength on the roll I got seemed pretty strong. Just yesterday I used it on a printed decal onto a car window. I have used Rtape 4075 - and its done well with decals on glass. I have used it for years with no issues. I may trust Rtape 4075 more if there are lots of detail - thin segments in your design.

Loose blade holder, incorrect blade offset setting in software- you should just see the tip - only enough to go thru vinyl only. try slower speed also- the edges that are pulled up are probably from too much blade exposed.

A few questions: What version of Flexi do you have? should be straight forward- File; Import; then select your file. Then Effects- Contour Cut- then select the cut you want- then hit the print key- Production manager comes up etc.

Sounds good- -

Just tell her that your timeline won't meet hers- you are a few weeks out.

Your time, plus blades, plus electricity, plus machine time...

Here is what happened to a print of mine last night- small hair ( I would like to blame my cat- but culprit is most likely my arm) about 2mm long on the thermal print head. I had to break out the high power flashlight, and almost the magnifying glass to see it! Scary- I thought I was having a head malfunction And the Foil:

I ran these this evening I cheated- printed on my Edge 2. First Step: Prep, Print and Contour Cut Second Step: Weed! (That can be taken the wrong way in my state). Third Step: then of course apply app tape ( AT65) and trim each. This pic was one I cutout before app tape.

cant' recall- cant find the file- maybe i didnt save it. but its all blade depth, pressure, speed- you can barely see the blade out of the tip of the holder. - only the tip is sticking out.

actually two versions behind the FC8600.

I like my FC7000- for best detail, which I have done a ton of, you need a cleancut 60 deg. blade, premium cast material, (oracal 751 below) slow speed, correct blade depth, etc. etc.