Tangential Emulation Cutting into Shapes

[Tangential Emulation Cutting into Shapes]

I had an interest in the Summa 160T - its a true tangential cutter- It literally lifts, and re-directs the blade to the next direction- theres a video on you tube somewhere.

 

Cool - but even for small work I am not sure how necessary it is.probably better for sanblast and thick stuff with detail.

[Took the Plunge]

Welcome!  I am sure you will like the Titan compared to the Cameo- especially for volume and flexibility.  Cool idea on the bags for a city that doesnt allow plastic. 

[Titan 2 Cutting Issue]

It looks like your letters are great, and the lines are nice and straight-so i am guessing its the file --can you post your file? We can review it.

 

Looks like the machine is cutting very well. 

[Van and Trailer I did yesterday]

nice layering- wet or dry application?

[US Cutter MH871 - MK2 malfunctioning, printing from Illustrator]

I have a feeling the MH cutter doesn't know what to do with the data sent straight from illustrator. It is looking for DM-PL, or HPGL. I think thats why it went crazy...

from the website:

"The USCutter MH-Series are the best value vinyl cutters available anywhere! Works with Sure Cuts Alot and other popular software (like Flexi, SignBlaser and SignCut Productivity Pro) through standard vinyl cutter PNC1000"

[New guy]

Welcome! If you have the user manual, that should help start with connecting to your computer, and learning ,machine settings. But if you have the patience of a locksmith you will be fine.

[Start and stop cuts not meeting on Titan 2]

That sounds mechanical? Is the blade holder secure? I would start with removing the blade holder, inspect blade, re-adjust and put back in.

[Titan 2 Feed Problem]

Like Buttah!!!  Its the best feeling in the world:)

[New Trimmer!]

that looks good- i get tired of using ( and wavy lines) from scissors.

[Biggest order ever!]

Nice, sounds like the summa is going to get a workout. I am sure it can handle it.

[How fast should job start?]

Baud rate I belive is the communication speed between your computer and the device--how fast data transmission occures.

 

My CTN630 is set to 9600, and my port (COM1) setting is set to 9600, 8, none, 1, none. ( I use the tripplite keyspan adaptor). In my software I use 9600, 8, none, 1.

[well i bought a graphtec and .....]

If you can do a test cut from the machine interface, and it turns out good, it may be the file that it receives causing an issue?

["Cannot Open Port" pops up often]

Do you get the message when you hit the send to cuttter command? In device manager, have you set the COM port properties to match your cutter? ( Baud rate,)? Also if you have the option for USB-RS232 cable that may be more dependable. I had similar problems with USB, and lesser brand Serial por adaptors. ( I recommend TrippLite sold by UScutter). 

[Wrapped Heli!!]

Looks great! Which material did you use to print on?

[Howdy All!!!! painting over vinyl question....]

I have used Patra paints on oracal 751, 651 placed on lexan- i beleive they are laquers. no problems after years of use.

[Anyone know this font?]

Thats pretty close Dakota!  Thank you very much for the assistance.

[Anyone know this font?]

I have searched AI Photoshop, Signblazer and FlexiPro and cant seem to find this font. If anyone has something close- greatly appreciated. "SCMAS". Of course the image is small.

 

Thank you in advance,

 

[A Little help with a logo]

Im not sure about corel- after vectorizing are you looking at the two layers including the original? Try deleting the original?

[MH-871-MK2 Cut Press Issues]

the carriage blade holder should move very-very easily with light touch of the finger.-my old one made a slight grinding noise.

[MH-871-MK2 Cut Press Issues]

I would start with:

1. cutting strip- does it have gauges? if so your vinyl is falling into it.

2. try a new blade.

3. then try a test cut ( I think its a square and a diamond). 

4. remove the plasic cover, make sure the plunger moves freeley up and down, and is not getting stuck or hung up. I have an old MH1351and the plunger/ magnet motor would stick- I replaced the carriage (50.00)  and works fine now. (edit- fine for its age and expected accuracy).

[cutting vinyl]

Does that unit have an RS232? If so I would also recommend the keyspan serial adaptor- connect thru the rs232 connection- i would avoid USB to USB if possible. What i have found is the kesypan will feed data until the cutter memory is full ( i think) there will be a quick pause and then continue to complete the job...you van watch the small lights blink as it sends data on the cable. I have had zero communication problems since using keyspan cable.

[Thanks Clean Cut Blade!]

I love those blades.

[How much would you charge?]

I think that is reasonable.

[what's yours look like? any homemade vinyl holder ideas out there?]

here is mine--The "Home Depot Special" shelving Parts. Vertical pieces screwed to studs. these are 24 inch rolls and you can get different lenth brackets. I can also adjust the height of each protruding bracket.

[simple question for CS6 users-- Saving an outline.]

Thanks guys for the tips- i will try and delete the starting image in the workspace-- I am running Signblazer- I ahve Flexi Pro on another laptop just havent become familiar with it yet- been using blazer for years and pretty fast.