Guest Jamie Posted August 13, 2017 Hello, I'm trying to make a "B" logo for a school fundraiser. However, I've only had my plotter and vinylmaster software maybe a month. So I'm really new. Everything cuts flawless except when I go to cut this. (See pic below) Any help or suggestions would be appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crome 53 Posted August 13, 2017 Did you import the image and vectorize it? You saying everything else cut good except that, I would say it's the cut file. Zoom it on your "B" and see if it has smooth lines. What cutter do you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 I didn't bring the image in and vectorize it. It's just the font I purchased. I have a HM-871 us cutter brand. I've literally tried everything. Is there anything else you know of that could help? Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 14, 2017 did you get the font as a ttf and install it in your computer and then insert the B from your vinylmaster? or did they send you a eps etc that could be a bad file? like crome said it sure looks like a bad vectorizing with a lot of nodes that needs cleaned up from a trace . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 It is a TTF font. Sorry I'm not much help I'm really new to all of this. I appreciate the comments! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 14, 2017 Have you looked at the font zoomed way in or in wire frame mode? Some fonts are not smooth. We are just starting from square one and making sure you don't have a bad file. The reason for this emphasis is you say it cuts flawless otherwise. Most likely the font if everything else cuts good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 I zoomed in on the font (no changes made) I've attached a picture. It shows normal like it will cut fine but then cuts jagged or roughly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted August 14, 2017 What speeds and pressures are you running at? How much blade exposure do you have? If you can see the blade easily, you have too much. There are dozens of post on here about how to set the correct blade depth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 Darcshadow, I don't think the blade is an issue since it is cutting other images, fonts, and things without any issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted August 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Wildgoose said: Have you looked at the font zoomed way in or in wire frame mode? Some fonts are not smooth. We are just starting from square one and making sure you don't have a bad file. The reason for this emphasis is you say it cuts flawless otherwise. Most likely the font if everything else cuts good. We really need to see the image in wire frame mode, to see the actual nodes. this will rule out your file. Your image above is filled mode. We think its the file because you state everything else cuts fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 This one is in wireframe mode. Hopefully it can show you what you need to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 14, 2017 also close up pictures of some of those other things that cut perfect would help - everyone is trying to diagnose your issue using years of experience looking at post like this one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 Dakotagrafx, Thanks! I will post a few pictures. Should I post some of the other images and things on the program or the ones I've actually cut? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 14, 2017 ones you actually cut and the actual file of the B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 393 Posted August 14, 2017 Is it still cutting other images fine? This was just a one off design that doesn't cut right? How about the rolls of vinyl this was cut from, have you cut other stuff from those same rolls without issues? Cal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jamie Posted August 14, 2017 Cal, yes other images cut fine while this one doesn't. I have cut other stuff from the same rolls no issue on other stuff. Not sure what is going on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 14, 2017 I find it curious that the two inner parts of the B are cut with the same messy spots in pretty much exactly the same location. If you look close each one has the same warble in the same spots which to me looks like a software glitch. Driver issue maybe? I guess it could be a loose carriage or blade holder reacting the same on each cut. Hard to tell what's going on. Jamie have you cut anything else successfully since the B? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 14, 2017 Start with the basics. How did you set your blade depth,? This is the correct way to set your blade depth, It is very important, to start here..No matter what the other designs cut like.. To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing. You should just barely see or feel the blade tip out of the blade holder. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted August 14, 2017 A couple of my ideas Upload they file so some of us can take an in depth look at is. Rotate the B 90* and cut it. See if the waves move from the horizontal lines to the vertical lines. If they do move and the horizontal lines are straight now the problem is with your file. If they don't move and it's still wavy on all the horizontal lines then I'd be looking into a hardware problem. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinylMaster 148 Posted August 15, 2017 Also make 100% certain you are cutting the correct file and not the old one over and over. As it looks like a trace of low quality artwork that is being cut out. Also, try cutting a square shape and see how that comes out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites