A general guide for cutting conditions and the service life of the blade for different combinations of materials and blades is given below.
Note that optimal cutting is not necessarily obtained simply by conforming to the conditions below. Perform a cutting test in advance to adjust the conditions.
(For instructions on performing a cutting test, refer to "Performing a Cutting Test.")
Noticeļ¼Use the blade which suit material
There is a risk of damage to blade when you cut unspecified sheet because of compatibility between blade and sheet. Use the optimal blade for cutting to sheet material. |
Blade
|
Material
|
Cutting force
(gf) |
Cutting speed
(cm/sec) |
Amount of blade offset
(mm) |
Pinching force
|
ZEC-U5032 |
General signage vinyl |
30 to 100 |
30 or less |
0.25 |
2 to 6 |
General inkjet vinyl |
50 to 100 |
3 to 6 |
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Iron-on print vinyl |
50 to 100 |
2 to 6 |
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ZEC-U5025 |
General signage vinyl |
40 to 100 |
30 or less |
0.25 |
2 to 6 |
Fluorescent vinyl |
120 to 200 |
10 or less |
4 to 8 |
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ZEC-U5010 |
Glass (car) film |
80 to 120 |
30 or less |
0.50 |
1 to 6 |
ZEC-U1715 |
Sandblast |
100 to 150 |
5 or less |
0.25 |
7 to 10 |
ZEC-U3050 |
Coated board (thin) |
200 to 350 |
5 or less |
0.50 |
6 to 8 |
Reflective vinyl |
350 to 450 |
6 to 10 |
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ZEC-U3075 |
Coated board (thick) |
250 to 400 |
5 or less |
0.75 |
7 to 10 |
Reflective vinyl |
350 to 450 |
* The faster the cutting speed, the worse the image quality, so you have to adjust the speed to match the required image quality.
Replace it with a new blade.
If the desired cutting results are not obtained (for example, if uncut areas remain) even after the blade is replaced, refer to "Uncut Areas Remain or Cut Edges Are Not Clean."