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Old September 27th, 2008 Sep 27, 2008 10:06:02 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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I am pretty comfy cutting everything w/my graphptech, except the thicker glitter like Hot Fix glitter. I use the 60 degree blade, adjust the downforce, but no mater what I do, it is so difficult to weed. Blade isn't very old (1 month and I don't cut every single day) It never seems to cut smooth. I have spoken with graphtch and Hot Fix. any suggestions> Debbie
 
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Well the glitter can be a problem,, blade depth is very important,, to much or to less won't cut correctly,, then the down pressure needs to be adjusted,, also and one of the most important is off set,, now also I would suggest getting a high quility blade,, the best I know of is clean cut blade.com Ross is the owners name and he can help you out,, they make thier own blades.
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Thanks much. I am using the clean cut that I buy from Specialty Graphics. I will re-read my graphtec manual regarding the offset. I am hell bent on cutting this stuff. I do lots of cheer and dance apparel..That is mainly what I cut.
 
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Then you are using the best blades out there one more thing also is slow your speed down
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Default Re: Cutting Hot Fix Glitter and Glitterflex

I think you may need to adjust your blade "depth" I cut a thick refelctive vinyl that is a pain if you don't set the blade deep enough or if you don't slow it down (I usually just accept the slowest feed speed when cutting it)

Perhaps if you give us some more detail of what it is/isn't doing we may be able to be more specific
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Default Re: Cutting Hot Fix Glitter and Glitterflex

I have been cutting Hot Fix glitter on my Copam 2500 @ 60 speed and 90 downforce with no problems. I had to play with different settings before I could get it to cut right. Trial and error.
 
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Thats it you have to dial the machine in and it can be frustrating but keep trying it will come together
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