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Vinyl Cutters and software
Not sure if this is the right place for this, but here is goes.
I have been looking at vinyl cutters and software and wondering if anyone has a knowledge on the US cutters.. Want something that gives a good cut but it's not like I need a heavy duty one that will be running all the time. Also what is a good software program for design?? http://www.uscutter.com/USCutter-MH-...er-_p_25.html# |
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So you can cut Ultracote with it?? What version of Corel Draw do you use. I can get Corel Draw X4 for $40 which is a lot better then what the price of the current version is. It sounds just like what I want. I have been having one of the big vinyl cutting guys cut my graphics for the past 12 yrs but I keep dropping $200 to $300 each year to a guy that dose not appreciate my business. So thinking I can make it pay for it self in a couple years and have the convince of having graphics when ever I want them ![]() |
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I use X4, but make sure you are buying the full version, it should be more like $325 for a real copy of the full version. The upgrades are about 1/3 or less. You can set the pressure down for Ultracote so that it does not cut through the backer.
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Wow that is nice to know that I can also use Ultracote. This is the program I am looking at. http://cgi.ebay.com/CorelDraw-Graphi...item2c5b43484a |
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I've been using a US Cutter vinyl cutter for a couple of years now. It's worked well for me cutting vinyl, I haven't tried Ultracote or Monokote on it. US Cutter has a forum where you may learn a little more about the specific cutter you're interested in, some of the cutters can be hit or miss whether you get a good one or not. As far as software, I'm using Adobe illustrator for the designs and Signcut pro or Flexi for cutting. A lower cost (0$) way to get started is to use Inkscape for design and Signblazer for cutting. I also would recommend saving a little money by not getting a larger cutter, a 24" will handle any graphics you'll run into for a model, and it will take up a lot less floor space.
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I've got the Copam 24" that i've been using for many many years. I cannot remember off hand what year I bought it. It was way before US cutters had them. It was cheaper priced when I bought it also.
It has been a great machine. Th only thing I have replaced on it since new are blades. I am using Flexi-sign 7.02 jeff |
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You always have to save it down and print from the software that drives the cutter??? I have an old roland camm1 that I can cut right from Coreldraw. I was thinking of replacing it with the 24" US Cutter as the roland can only cut 18". Thanks, Steve |
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I use one from USC for generating stencils on the camo jobs I do for gun stock fininishing. Has worked very well for me. Cst support is good and for $250 bucks you can't go wrong. 28" unit.
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Easy Cut Studio for Windows
I am using Easy Cut Studio for Windows 4.013. it works great with my Windows 8.
https://www.easycutstudio.com/ |
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My wife has one called a Cricket sold at hobby lobby for like 250- it cuts vinyl, monkote as well as stickers, ultra coat. And it’s the perfect size.
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This is a very very old post but i just now seeing it, I have a SC2 Cutter from uscutter.com used Sure cuts a lot at first really liked it but my cutter came with Vinylmaster and I learned to use it and only use it now. My cutter will cut up to 24 inches wide by as long as you would like. Think i paid around $350 for mine. they sell on the site, amazon, and ebay sometimes ebay store is cheaper or offer free shipping I will have mine a year in Feb I mostly do decals for cars and make t shirts i have a heat press. I love it for making AMA numbers for my planes and such things.
I started a business doing it but so many to compete with on facebook and all i kinda closed up i just do things for myself and friends. |
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Same here, I use it for personal use and doing stuff for my friends, it paid for itself which is what I was after but trying to sell vinyl is pointless and its hard to compete if you don't have a vinyl printer these days
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