Questions tagged [cutting-machine]

For questions about the use, and normal end-user care, of small, computer-controlled cutting machines that are often used in a hand-crafting workflow. Includes machines incorporating various cutting methods, i.e., blade (like Cricut and Silhouette), small laser cutters, etc., where the cutting element is guided by a computer to cut a pattern. Include this tag only when use of the machine is the central focus of the question, not supplemental information.

12 questions
5
votes
1 answer

Laser cutter engraving when it should be cutting

Why is my laser cutter trying to engrave super thin lines that it should be cutting? I'll post the solution I found, but other answers are also welcome.
Seph Reed
  • 253
  • 1
  • 7
4
votes
2 answers

Laser cutter versus electronic cutting for stencil making?

I'm looking to make stencils from vector art, both existing and new. I want to make them in a diversity of sizes and understand no option will be perfect for all sizes. Some searching has shown me that I'll most likely be looking at either a laser…
Suni
  • 143
  • 1
  • 3
4
votes
1 answer

Silhouette cutting slowly shifts upward as it progresses to bottom on A4 glossy sticker paper

I'm testing out the Silhouette cutting machine Cameo 4 on Windows 11 from a friend by designing and trying to cut out a bunch of 1.5 inch circular logos, but after running a few tests, it seems the machine is slowly getting more and more inaccurate…
3
votes
2 answers

Silhouette Cameo 4 not able to cut hollow equilateral triangles with equal sides. What should I try?

I'm new to using my Cameo 4. I'm trying to cut out some reflective equilateral triangles from fabric and heat transfer vinyl. I'm able to cut all sorts of other shapes from this material, including some shark shapes that came with the software, and…
Kyle Pennell
  • 133
  • 4
1
vote
1 answer

Cricut detects material and mat size wrongly

I am new to Cricut machine. I just tried my hands on one today and almost pulled my hair out. I have a Cricut Maker 3 and have been struggling with the size settings. My material is A4 size and the mat is 12"x12". The "artwork" is a .svg in A4 size.…