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Thickest cut on a sp300v
Hi, what’s the thickest I can cut on a Roland sp300v? I am printing then laminating. Do I need a different blade? I have heard to use a sandblast blade. Is this right? Thanks all!
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Hi
We just turn up the pressure to cut vinyl with has been laminated.
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quote Denise Goodfellow:HiWe just turn up the pressure to cut vinyl with has been laminated.
Yep same here …. Just trial and error but do a test cut till its right
Cheers
Gary
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and don`t forget to reset the pressure when not using vinyl which has been laminated. We have a note on the monitor saying to check pressure……… done it a few times LOL
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I am trying to make some stickers as thick as I can but not sure what material to buy because I am unsure what the sp300 will cut through. I don’t want to go out and buy 500 micron laminate only to find it won’t cut through.
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by what you are saying you are right to be careful, the roland has a max pressure of 300 gms which is not that high.
how thick does not really matter under 1mm its how tuff to cut. you can do multiple cuts at the risk of a miss alignment.
what are these stickers to be used for why the heavy laminate. -
I am making some motocross graphics for my bike my sons bike and a few friends. Has anybody use the enduro laminate?
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Hi Damian
I have a Roland VP540i, and regularly make motocross graphics using Convex motocross vinyl and laminate. I use Convex ‘High Bond’ 6 mil Print Vinyl (150 micron) and laminate with Convex Regular 8 mil Laminate (200 micron).
Total thickness is 350 micron which cuts well with my Roland – I use a new blade, 250 grams pressure, 2 passes.
I have tried using the Convex ‘Pro Shield’ 12 mil Laminate (300 micron) as well, but it was just too much, and I couldn’t get a clean cut.
Hope this helps.Cheers
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Do you use a normal blade or the sandblast one?
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Have you read through the old posts on making motocross graphics, people have tried all sorts of media to try and save money because they thought some of the branded stuff like Convex was on the expensive side but no one seems to have had much luck producing them more cheaply from what I have read.
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Not trying to make them cheap! Just want to know what thickness I can cut?
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yes martin you are right if doing for your self and close friends then they can be made cheaper. but if you want to sell them the correct stuff is critical, you will not believe what the riders do to them.
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Its just not about the thickness for MX Graphics. Thicker can be more of a problem as it leaves an edge for boots and knee braces to snag on. Thicker stuff also tends to try to pull away from curves and recesses after time even if applied with heat. The vinyl and laminate durability/quality are really important.
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I just use a normal blade – a sandblast one is probably better, it just seems I never have one available when I am making motocross graphics.
I have found the Convex vinyl by far the best product to use – it conforms well, and sticks like you-know-what to a blanket. Its is expensive though – I pay around AU$50 a meter for vinyl and laminate (combined). But, I have yet to find a cheaper product that will do the job well enough to confidently sell to a customer. If anyone knows of another product, please let me know!Cheers
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quote Damian Blackburn:Not trying to make them cheap! Just want to know what thickness I can cut?quote :by what you are saying you are right to be careful, the roland has a max pressure of 300 gms which is not that high.
how thick does not really matter under 1mm its how tuff to cut.mx laminates are quite tuf and will struggle with a roland most graphtecs have a max pressure of 600gms and cut well but you really need 3 pinch rollers min. and a flat feed path to stop the media bending over the bed.
we make them and got the t shirt as they say. and have invested just to make them.
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