iamandy 20 Posted April 8, 2014 I'm looking to purchase a new plotter reality soon. Can anyone suggest a good one that can do contour cutting as well as being able to cut materials such as phototex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark-s 1,126 Posted April 8, 2014 Why Contour cut Phototex? mark-s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted April 8, 2014 Phototex doesn't cut very well because it's a fabric. It's like trying to cut fabric with a knife, you can do it, but it's a lot easier with a pair of scissors. I've heard a Summa cutter, with the true tangenal blade does pretty good with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted April 8, 2014 I've only contour cut one Phototex decal so far with my Graphtec, but it cut just fine. Why Contour cut Phototex? mark-s Depends on the graphic and if the whole wall is being covered or not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamandy 20 Posted April 8, 2014 I have a friend that wants some printed decals made and I don't have the time/assets to invest in solvent printing. I do have phototex and thought I'd give that a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamandy 20 Posted April 8, 2014 Does anyone know of any other easily removable material that can be printed on inkjet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted April 8, 2014 Print it, and cut it. Worth a try, if you already have it. If it doesn't cut so great, break out the scissors. It may do OK depending on the complexity of the contour. Avery used to make some removable aqueous vinyl, but I don't know if they still have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoTexGroup 1 Posted April 10, 2014 Hello, So we have 100's of printers that do nothing but process cutout on Photo Tex material all day - every day, but you need the right blade, slow the speed, overlap and has to be a sharp knife as yes this is a fabric. We own 2 Offline cutters a Roland GX-400/600 and so we know to use a 60 Degree Carbide blade. But you can always e-mail me and I can try to help walterjr@phototexgroup.com www.phototexgroup.com Walter Gierlach Jr. , President 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted April 10, 2014 I cut phototex all the time, never had any problem with it, just slow it down adjust pressure/depth and away you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamandy 20 Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks for all the input! I'm going to give it a try when my new cutter arrives. I'll let you know how I fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petroman2012 168 Posted April 17, 2014 Dummie me...What is Photo-Tex Please?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted April 17, 2014 It's a printable adhesive-backed fabric material. http://www.phototexgroup.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petroman2012 168 Posted April 17, 2014 OK..I'll bite...Inkjet, Thermal or? I mean I have 1 new thermal untested on such material..first I heard of it...been in the closet all these yrs.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted April 17, 2014 They have two versions. One works with Aqueous, UV and Latex Inks. The other works with Solvent, UV, and Latex Inks. http://www.phototexgroup.com/sample-request/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petroman2012 168 Posted April 17, 2014 ok..Never mind, yall had my mind workin on something but since no thermal no problem, leave all that stuff up to the youngon's..I will just keep create'in my vinyl stuff.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anetski 2 Posted February 14, 2019 On 4/10/2014 at 9:55 PM, mopar691 said: I cut phototex all the time, never had any problem with it, just slow it down adjust pressure/depth and away you go. what blade do you use exactly? I have a graphtec 6000 and a CB15UA-5 blade. Its not doing well with intricate cuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted February 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anetski said: what blade do you use exactly? I have a graphtec 6000 and a CB15UA-5 blade. Its not doing well with intricate cuts. this thread hasn't been active in 5 years - you could be waiting a long time for them to answer - I would try your cb09 blade holder with the 60 degree - been a while since I cut phototex so not sure but thinking you shouldn't need the cb15 for that material Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anetski 2 Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Dakotagrafx said: this thread hasn't been active in 5 years - you could be waiting a long time for them to answer - I would try your cb09 blade holder with the 60 degree - been a while since I cut phototex so not sure but thinking you shouldn't need the cb15 for that material thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
