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Etched glass, horizontal or vertical cut ?
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 -
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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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With Phil on this design the problem away normally a pin line showing clear glass etc
kev
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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. -
spandex has its own etch on 160cm 😉
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metamark said they can supply 1600 too
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