How to stop cutting through vinyl backing.
Silhouette cutting through vinyl backing.
I can use an older style ratchet blade in the adapter and it will cut fine.
The same goes for the portrait 2 autoblade.
In most cases there are two quick fixes that will fix the issue and get you cutting successfully in a hurry.
Hi i have the cameo 4 and my desings are cutting through the vinyl like they are supposed to but the issue is that some of the words aren t cutting at all i checked the cut lines and its not that and also on some of the designs it is almost like the vinyl moved because my writing isn t lined up on the vinyl like it is on my computer.
It took me a long time to get it right and i often have to make small adjustments for various reasons ie.
I sure hope it works.
If your cricut cuts through the backing there are usually one of two possible issues.
Place the vinyl onto the silhouette cutting mat with the backing paper side down onto the mat making sure the vinyl is covering the same area where the design is placed on the virtual mat in silhouette studio.
One of the most common issues from silhouette cameo beginners is that their cameo 3 autoblade is cutting through the vinyl or other material and the backing.
Personally after paying 299 for this machine i don t feel i should have to manipulate cut settings to get a decent cut.
Trying out new vinyl or felt a blunt blade or any other number of reasons.
If your silhouette cutting mat is brand new you may want to de stick the cutting mat somewhat by blotting it with a clean t shirt.
When cutting adhesive vinyl or heat transfer vinyl a kiss cut is used to cut the vinyl but leave the carrier sheet or backing intact.
Can the triangle be removed completely without any places sticking.
Did it cut cleanly through the vinyl.
Did the machine cut all the way through to the back.
If this happened the blade is cutting too deep.
This video shows how i resolved a silhouette vinyl cutting issue.
By doing this you make sure it cuts all the way through your media ie deep enough it doesn t cut too deep where it will damage your mat or cutting strip and if you are cutting something that has a backing like htv vinyl or sticker paper you can cut through the top layer but not the backing perfectly.
If you ve just replaced your blade and are having this problem you probably have the wrong blade.
Silhouette finally has more autoblades available and is sending me a new one.
This video shows how i resolved a silhouette vinyl cutting issue.
