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Suggested Cut Settings for Various Materials on Skycut C Series
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IMPORTANT: These settings should be used for the initial test cut. Adjustments may be necessary based on the condition of the blade, variations in the material, humidity, condition of the cutting mat, blade tip height, etc.
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* Blade: R: red capped 45 blade; B: blue capped 60 blade; Y: yellow capped 30 blade
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Material TypeMaterial Brand/SourceBlade *PassesForceSpeed
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Acetate5 mil (0.13mm)R145(8) 40020
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AcetateApollo Inkjet Transparency Film (0.13mm)R160(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
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Candle WaxRayher: 0.025" (0.6 mm)B120(5) 25015Alt: Paper side up, Force 30
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Candle WaxStockmar: 0.05" (1.2 mm)B125(5) 25010
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CardstockAC Textured 216gsm, 80lb coverR160(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 50
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CardstockBazzill LinenR155(8) 40020
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CardstockCarolina C2S Digital 144lb (234gsm)R175(8) 40020
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CardstockDarice Core'dinations Premium (65lb)R145(8) 40020
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CardstockGeorgia Pacific, 110lb index (199gsm)R155(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 45
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CardstockGraphic 45 (0.22mm)R150(8) 400206x6 Cardstock Pad
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CardstockNeenah Astrobrights 176gsmR150(8) 40020
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CardstockNeenah Pastel 176gsm (65lb)R150(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
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CardstockRecollections 176gsm (65lb)R150(8) 40020
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CardstockRecollections 176gsm (65lb) KraftR155(8) 40020
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CardstockWassau 176gsm (65 lb)R150(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
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CardstockWorldwin Colormates (65 lb)R150(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
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CardstockWorldwin CutmatesR150(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
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CardstockWorldwin Smooth & SilkyR170(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 60
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Chipboard0.022" (0.5 mm)R2100(5) 25020Brayer well and tape edges
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ChipboardCereal box 0.018" (0.4 mm)R2100(5) 25020Brayer well and tape edges
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Chipboard0.03" (0.76mm)B2120(5) 25015Brayer well and tape edges
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Chipboard0.015" (.38mm)R180(5) 25015
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Construction PaperCreatology - pinkR130(7) 35020
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Construction PaperPacon Tru-Ray - blackR135(7) 35020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 30
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Craft Plastic0.02" PET-G with blue protection sheetsB2130(3) 15015Paper layer peeled off. Corners taped to mat
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Craft PlasticDick Blick; 0.015" (0.38mm)B2110(3) 15015Paper layer peeled off. Corners taped to mat
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Crepe PaperLia Griffith extra fineY260520Extra sticky mat, keep blade exposure to a miniimum
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Double Sided AdhesiveSookwangR160(8) 40020
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Fabric - Corkembroiderygarden.comY250(5) 25015Used an extra sticky mat
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Fabric - Cotton Batikwith Lite Steam-A-Seam 2Y165(5) 25020Steam-a-Seam2 fused to wrong side, paper removed and sticky side pressed down to mat
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Fabric - Cotton Flannelwith Lite Steam-A-Seam 2Y275(5) 25020Steam-a-Seam2 fused to wrong side, paper removed and sticky side pressed down to mat
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Fabric - Denimwith Heat n Bond appliedY3115(7) 35020Left paper layer on.
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Fabric - Quilting Cottonwith Heat n Bond appliedY265(7) 35020
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Fabric - Quilting Cottonwith Lite Steam-A-Seam 2Y180(5) 25020Alt: 2 Passes at Force = 70; Steam-a-Seam2 fused to wrong side, paper removed and sticky side pressed down to mat
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Foam (Fun Foam)Michael's 0.07" (1.8mm)B220(6) 30010
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HTVrefer to Vinyl - Heat Transfer
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Label Sheets: water resistentCreative Label ConceptsR135(8) 40020The Force is for kiss cutting the labels.
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Leather0.02" Bookbinding qualityR275(7) 35020
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Leather~ 0.06"B2100(4) 20010
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Magnet0.035" (0.9mm)B2120(5) 25010Tape magnet to a sticky mat; may need slower speed for accurate shapes
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MagnetPrintable Magnet Sheets (.25mm)R150(8) 40020
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MagnetPrintable Magnet Sheets-15 mil (0.4mm)R170(8) 40015Alt: 2 passes at Force = 50
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Mylar5 mil (0.12mm)R150(8) 40020
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Mylar10 mil (0.25mm)R2100(5) 25015Extra sticky mat; tape corners
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Mylar7 mil (0.18mm)R165(8) 40020
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Paper - Copy PaperHP Everyday 20lb (75gsm)R135(8) 40020
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Paper - WatercolorCanson 140lb (300g) Cold PressR1100(8) 40020
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Photo PaperHP GlossyR180(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 65
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Photo PaperRoyal Brites Matte White - 200 gsmR170(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 55
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Poster BoardGrocery store 0.013" (0.33mm)R170(6) 30020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 60
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Rhinestone FlockSticky FlockR245(8) 40020Backing peeled and sticky side pressed to mat
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Rhinestone RubberHartco 425S - greenR260(8) 40020Backing peeled and sticky side pressed to mat
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Shrink FilmGrafix clearR280(6) 30020
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Shrink FilmGrafix Ink Jet whiteR2120(6) 30015
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Shrinky DinkBright WhiteR1125(6) 30020
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Shrinky DinkFrosted Ruff N' ReadyR1125(6) 30020
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Shrinky DinkPrintable Ink Jet whiteR1125(6) 30020
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Stencil Blanks (also see Mylar)Show-Offs 15 mil from Hobby LobbyR3120(5) 25015Place side with protection sheet down; tape corners
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StyreneASI .02" (.47mm)R2120(8) 40020
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StyreneEvergreen .02" (.47mm)R3155(5) 25015
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StyrenePlastruct .01" (.25mm)R190(8) 40020Alt: 2 passes at Force = 65
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Vinyl - Heat TransferSiser Brick 600B145(8) 40015Alt: 2 passes for easier weeding
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Vinyl - Heat TransferGlitter Iron On - WhiteR130(8) 40020Cut on mat
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Vinyl - Heat TransferEasy Weed - white, navyR140(6) 30020Cut on mat
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Vinyl - Heat TransferGlitterFlex Ultra - BlackR150(8) 40020Cut on mat
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Vinyl - PermanentExpressions Vinyl 51 Series - BlackR120(8) 40020Cut on mat
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Vinyl - Wall (no mat)Vinyl - Oracal 631 - yellowR125(8) 40020Not using a mat
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Vinyl - Wall (on mat)Vinyl - Oracal 631 - yellowR120(8) 40020Cut with vinyl on the mat
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Wood Veneer0.015" (0.4mm) from cardsofwood.comB2100(5) 25015Taped to mat; tested both oak and walnut
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