The Elvis Legacy 16 Posted April 21, 2016 This pic is of about 1.5 inch lettering cut on my graphtec CE 5000. Is this indicative of needing to change the blade or perhaps another problem? All the cut lines are smooth and cleanly cut with the exception of at the corners as you can see.... For cutting regular vinyl, is it better to use a 45 or 60 degree blade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted April 21, 2016 new blade and a lot less blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted April 22, 2016 Look inside the blade holder after you take the blade out and I think you will find some small pieces of vinyl in there. Use a magnifying glass if you have to and add a drop of oil. Remember that the blade also has to be free to spin, and as Scott said way to much blade, if anything start with as little as you can where you can just barley see the blade. The same glass look at the tip and make sure you didn't bust the tip. You have a great machine and no way should it be cutting like that ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted April 22, 2016 and as for degree.... I think the general rule is to use a 45 deg on most normal stuff and the 60 on thicker items. I like to keep things simple at my house and just stock and use 60 for everything. I know some others on this forum do as well! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Elvis Legacy 16 Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks! I will check that out asap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted April 22, 2016 One last thing look at it in wire frame mode and make sure it not cutting the vinyl twice .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 393 Posted April 22, 2016 Also while in wire frame, look at those anchor points. You may have a bunch of them at the corners. Fewer is better, or as we in Georgia might say; fewer is more better! Cal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted April 22, 2016 Your offset is way off too. That's why you are getting the curls in the corners of your letters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted April 22, 2016 Your offset is way off too. That's why you are getting the curls in the corners of your letters. And if thats the case the offset on the Graphtec is 0.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
