• Vinyl

  Etched glass, horizontal or vertical cut ?

  Posted by Lionel Hermans on 3 June 2015 at 05:24

  Hi,

  I need to do a couple of etched glasses using probably Hexis HX5DEPM.
  The windows size are 175cm height x 160cm width. The vinyl roll is 152cm.

  Is it better to make two bands and to cut them horizontally or vertically ?
  Also, does the etched glass vinyl retracts and need to be overlapped ? If yes, how much mm approx ?

  Thanks,
  Lionel

  Chris Windebank replied 10 years, 3 months ago 5 Members · 5 Replies
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  Phill Fenton

  Member

  3 June 2015 at 08:54

  I usually try to design a natural break in the design when windows are larger than the vinyl. Perhaps a 4cm border around the edges?

  When unavoidable I usually butt join rather than overlap as I think this is the lesser of the two evils

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  Kevin Flowers

  Member

  3 June 2015 at 09:12

  With Phil on this design the problem away normally a pin line showing clear glass etc

  kev

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  Simon Worrall

  Member

  3 June 2015 at 09:57

  Lionel
  Some etches (3M Frosted Crystal for one) are really hard to see joins in if both edges are cut on the plotter. Also Look out for a reflection or highlight in the glass to hide a join.

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  Tim de Beir

  Member

  18 June 2015 at 21:02

  spandex has its own etch on 160cm 😉

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  Chris Windebank

  Member

  19 June 2015 at 11:03

  metamark said they can supply 1600 too

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