QualeT Graphics 3 Posted May 20, 2013 When I weed the stickers I cut some of the lettering does not cut all the way through. The letter I with a dot on top is a good example. My question is, is this due to a low budget cutter or am I missing settings somewhere? I am using a MH 871 cutter if that helps. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QualeT Graphics 3 Posted May 20, 2013 Using SCALP also.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted May 20, 2013 try blade offset setting in SCALP. comes factory set at .30 and I found I needed to set it at .25 as most recommend on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QualeT Graphics 3 Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks, I will give it a try.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wesdog 5 Posted May 20, 2013 Does anyone know the blade offset for SIgn Cut Pro? I use both SCAL and Sign Cut but for all my older stuff i use Sign Cut as not to have to redesign. I have had same problem with Signcut also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted May 20, 2013 It is the same in any cutting software. Roland blades are 0.25mm as a starting point, but you must do test cuts with your machine to cut correctly. You may have to alter it a bit + or - The same machine model may vary a little bit from machine to machine. Most of the value cutters use Roland blades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2013 So that's my issue dang nab it all this time trying to inure this out and I never looked on the forum (not smart alert for me). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted May 20, 2013 So that's my issue dang nab it all this time trying to inure this out and I never looked on the forum (not smart alert for me). What are you referring to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2013 try blade offset setting in SCALP. comes factory set at .30 and I found I needed to set it at .25 as most recommend on here. Referring to that it changed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted May 20, 2013 Referring to that it changed it. ok, got it... 0.25mm is only a starting point, you may need to adjust it even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2013 Mz skeeter don't tell me that oh the horror lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted May 20, 2013 Mz skeeter don't tell me that oh the horror lol. I'm just saying, if it does not weed good and your test cuts are not perfect, you may need to adjust it. Oh,,, don't be afraid.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted May 20, 2013 adjust your blade offset so the corners come our correctly and then leave it alone - this is the whole purpose of the offset adjustment. this should be done when changing blades of setting up any new cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 20, 2013 Be afraid... Be very afraid... Offset is the enemy in my shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted May 20, 2013 Be afraid... Be very afraid... Offset is the enemy in my shop shouldn't be now that you got away from using SC_#P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 20, 2013 I've still got an ever so slight offset issue but I think I'm the only 1 who can tell around here. Everything zeroed out and really need just the slightest negative setting to be perfect. But way better than it was in scalp. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2013 I'm not afraid I was having some fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 20, 2013 I'm afraid, every time I mess with something I make it worse before I make it better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2013 Die cut give it to someone else to weed lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted May 20, 2013 Die cut give it to someone else to weed lol. who actually makes dies these days unless it is for 1000's of decals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 20, 2013 Always. Ready reference aren't ya Dakota lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted May 20, 2013 yes sir- die cut with a plotter ranks right up there with clip vs magazine - there is a difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 21, 2013 lol I meant nothing bad my friend. Just you got the answers that's good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites