[twnfinn]

I have a customer who keeps ordering more and more of their logo, Its about 2" x 0.7" with four inside parts (like inside of O) and fairly thin features. I've made probably about 5000 of these so far, I've tried to get them to use heat transfers, silk screening direct etc but they really like the sharpness of the vinyl and the fluorescent color of the Easyweed they use. I just got an other PO for 4000pcs more and would like to see if there is any kind of machine or process to make this easier? Is there a vinyl cutter that I could force to cut through the backing on the inside features (this would save a ton of time weeding)? Or is there any other tricks? (I know of heating the vinyl to make weeding easier, the issue is that the features are fairly thin so it takes care to weed properly).

all ideas are welcome!

 

[DrivingZiggy]

Is there a vinyl cutter that I could force to cut through the backing on the inside features (this would save a ton of time weeding)?

Might be a bit expensive, but click here to see Stahls demonstrating a laser cutter. The cheapest laser cutter I've been able to find is the Glowforge. But I have not seen any demos of them doing HTV.

 

[twnfinn]

Thanks for the link, I do have a couple lasers, will test. I was expecting to get discoloration but looks like it works.

 

[twnfinn]

Can report back that laser does seem to work well. Quite hard to find the right speed / power combo and its hard to keep the vinyl flat against the bed but actual cut and result is good.

 

[into the T]

could you use double-sided tape to hold it down better?

 

[dcbevins]

Twelve year olds. Find some twelve year olds and convince then how much fun there is in weeding. Pay them with a free decal.