When using the Deep Point Blade to cut materials like standard vinyl, a very narrow portion of the blade makes contact with the material, making it easier for the blade to turn at corners. The Deep Point Blade has a longer, steeper cutting edge which is what allows it to cut thicker materials, but the steepness of the blade also gives it a tighter turning radius than the Fine Point Blade when cutting regular materials. This refers to the angle of the blade’s cutting edge: The Fine Point Blade is a 45 degree blade, and the Deep Point Blade is a 60 degree blade. The default Washi settings are for the Fine Point Blade, but I always use the Deep Point Blade with this setting, and I will explain why… Use the Deep Point Blade for the best cutsĬricut machines use a standard kind of cutting machine blade. Explore Air 2 machines: you will probably have to use more pressure and/or cut twice (turn on 2X Multi-cut) – try to avoid multi-cut, going over tiny letters twice can cause more lifting, especially if you use Oracal 651.Maker machines: use default or less pressure for your starting test cut.This is particularly true if you are using a Maker/Maker 3, because those machines tend to have a heavier hand when it comes to cut force (they have better/more powerful motors).įor Washi setting with a Fine Point Blade: It doesn’t matter if you use Washi Sheet or Washi Tape, the Washi settings work well for cutting small details. (Units aren’t specified, but I assume it is grams force by comparison, Premium Vinyl cuts at >170 for Explore Air 2 and >100 for all other machines) Explore 3: Washi Sheet 85/Washi Tape 70.Explore Air 2: Washi Sheet 139/Washi Tape 149.(I have timed Washi Sheet against other settings, and it doesn’t reduce cutting speed.)Ĭonsulting the Cricut material cut settings guide, these settings cut at: Most importantly, the Washi settings reduce the amount of downward cutting force. Washi Tape or Washi Sheet are the most popular recommended material settings for cutting tiny letters out of vinyl. The Washi Tape/Sheet settings: reduce your cut pressure If you have a Silhouette or pro machine, you will be able to set your own speed and cut force, and use settings like “segment overcut” (Silhouette) or “tangential emulation” (Roland, Graphtec) which will allow better handling around corners. help your machine handle corners with the Deep Point Blade.
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