chipperi 45 Posted October 13, 2014 The end of a cut it missing the beginning of the cut by just a tiny bit. For instance the center of an O or a lower case e...I have my overcut set to 2mm which is double normal, and I am still having trouble weeding. Any Ideas?? 30" TC Series Scal3Pro speed 400 pressure 30. Oracal 651 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted October 13, 2014 How old is machine? May need to up pressure. Have you tried blade offset? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipperi 45 Posted October 13, 2014 The machine is about a year old, and a steady worker. I have never messed with the offset because my corners are nice and sharp, not rounded, but I am game to try anything. Blade is about a month old (which reminds me I have to order more.) I was thinking I may have the pressure too high as it makes a solid tap sound when the blade comes down.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 13, 2014 if your corners are sharp don't mess with the offset - check for a broken tip on the blade. not sure why it would make a tap sound unless you have too much blade exposure and it is hitting the cutting strip - which will break a blade tip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 13, 2014 Personally I'd try adjusting the offset. In my experience a circle is a better indicator of offset then a triangle. If the offset is correct the circle will start and stop at exactly the same point. To me saying a corner is sharp is alittle subjective. One persons idea of sharp isn't the same as another. With little increments you're not going to see much of a difference in that corner. But with a circle you have a clear measurement of with the ends meet perfectly or if they are off a mm or 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 13, 2014 If offset is an issue it would show in every corner not just at the connecting point. To be fair I have never seen offset adjustment close the end of a cut, usually just opens a can of worms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 13, 2014 to better understand why offset isn't the problem it helps to understand what offset is - here is some info on that subject. adding to the overcut may solve the problem but if it is a new problem that leads me to think a change like broken tiphttp://www.vinylforum.org/smf/resources/offset-diagram/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipperi 45 Posted October 28, 2014 Sat down last night to cut a bunch of decals, and I discovered it by accident. The thumb screw that holds the blade holder in had loosened, and caused it to wobble slightly.....DUH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
