Difference between revisions of "Vinyl Cutter"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Vinyl cutting is the process of cutting graphics out of vinyl to make adhesive vinyl applications. The maker hub has a Roland GR-640 cutter. It cuts larger format vinyl than the BN-20 [[Vinyl Printer]], but does not have printing capability. It is used to make stickers/cutouts for applications such as signage, vehicle graphics, apparel, etc. The vinyl cutter is used primarily at George Fox for cutting vinyl sheeting, but can cut other materials if needed for a specific project, see [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/vinyl-cutters/camm-1-gr-large-format-cutters/applications this application page] | Vinyl cutting is the process of cutting graphics out of vinyl to make adhesive vinyl applications. The maker hub has a Roland GR-640 cutter. It cuts larger format vinyl than the BN-20 [[Vinyl Printer]], but does not have printing capability. It is used to make stickers/cutouts for applications such as signage, vehicle graphics, apparel, etc. The vinyl cutter is used primarily at George Fox for cutting vinyl sheeting, but can cut other materials if needed for a specific project, see [https://www.rolanddga.com/products/vinyl-cutters/camm-1-gr-large-format-cutters/applications this application page] | ||
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== Documentation == | == Documentation == | ||
| − | The User's Manual covers many basic things about the | + | The User's Manual covers many basic things about the GR-640. It has instruction on cutting, maintenance, and calibration. Select the Basic Edition for easy access to these topics. |
* [https://files.rolanddga.com/files/gr_use_en/gr_index_en.html User's Manual (HTML)] | * [https://files.rolanddga.com/files/gr_use_en/gr_index_en.html User's Manual (HTML)] | ||
* [http://support.rolanddga.com/Docs/Documents/departments/Technical%20Services/Downloads/CAMM-1%20GR%20Series%20User's%20Manual.pdf User's manual (PDF)] | * [http://support.rolanddga.com/Docs/Documents/departments/Technical%20Services/Downloads/CAMM-1%20GR%20Series%20User's%20Manual.pdf User's manual (PDF)] | ||
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| + | ==== Terminology: ==== | ||
| + | * Weeding: the process of removing unwanted material from the cut sticker | ||
| + | * Graphic: the chosen image/picture to be formatted and cut | ||
| + | * Adobe illustrator 2017: used to prep the graphic for cutting | ||
| + | * Roland Cut Studio: used to finalize the format of the graphic and send it to the vinyl cutter for cutting | ||
== Training == | == Training == | ||
| − | + | ==== Demonstration: ==== | |
| + | The student will first choose a 2 in. x 2 in. graphic | ||
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Revision as of 10:46, 30 May 2019
Model: Roland GR-640 CAMM 1
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Ace: Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).
Description
Vinyl cutting is the process of cutting graphics out of vinyl to make adhesive vinyl applications. The maker hub has a Roland GR-640 cutter. It cuts larger format vinyl than the BN-20 Vinyl Printer, but does not have printing capability. It is used to make stickers/cutouts for applications such as signage, vehicle graphics, apparel, etc. The vinyl cutter is used primarily at George Fox for cutting vinyl sheeting, but can cut other materials if needed for a specific project, see this application page
Documentation
The User's Manual covers many basic things about the GR-640. It has instruction on cutting, maintenance, and calibration. Select the Basic Edition for easy access to these topics.
Terminology:
- Weeding: the process of removing unwanted material from the cut sticker
- Graphic: the chosen image/picture to be formatted and cut
- Adobe illustrator 2017: used to prep the graphic for cutting
- Roland Cut Studio: used to finalize the format of the graphic and send it to the vinyl cutter for cutting
Training
Demonstration:
The student will first choose a 2 in. x 2 in. graphic