I am really struggling to cut some letters out of ThermoBanner (Type1) material. This is really thin stuff, I'm using a 45deg blade on a Roland CAMM-1 with 90g pressure. Any more pressure and I rip through everything. The problem is, I can't weed the stuff. It just stays together. Anybody out there with any experience at this? I can't reach anyone on the phone at "Specialty Materials". Thanks, Steve
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
I've never heard of ThermoBanner material. What is it?
Posted by Steve Eason (Member # 3567) on :
Glenn, ThermoBanner is a heat transfer material. It's typical applications (according to the manufacturer) are banners, awnings, umbrellas,tire covers. We are trying to letter a piece of canvas. Either heat pressed or ironed on. - Steve
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
I've used it... It is a bugger to cut and doesn't weed well. Only suggestion is make sure blade is new and slow the cutting speed.
Posted by Steve Eason (Member # 3567) on :
Thanks Mike, I'll slow it down and let you know. - Steve
Posted by Shanon Benson (Member # 3631) on :
Hi Steve,
I haven't used it either but have used the other "thermo" products. My supplier says to use a 60 degree blade w/ downforce of 115. Hope this helps.
Posted by Steve Eason (Member # 3567) on :
Thanks everybody! I finally got it by doing the following: Increased pressure (150g) New blade Slowed the speed Applied mask to the back to keep from tearing.
Thanks for all of the help! - Steve
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Be sure to post of pic of the job when you finish. ThermoBanner sounds like some interesting stuff.
