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by kenny46
Fri May 12, 2023 3:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cutting size error
Replies: 1
Views: 11775

Cutting size error

Hi all, I have an issue with scal 5 pro and its that it cuts small items perfect in size but if I cut the same item 2-3 times larger it is 1.3mm to large. o I adjust the scale and get that right then the smaller parts are to small. Im using a smurf cutter but it said its accuracy is very good. Is th...
by kenny46
Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: Line cutting order
Replies: 6
Views: 3236

Re: Line cutting order

Thank you Sandy much appreciated
by kenny46
Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Line cutting order
Replies: 6
Views: 3236

Re: Line cutting order

My cutter is a UKCutters HWF330 with ARMS. Many thanks for your assistance with my issue.
by kenny46
Mon Mar 08, 2021 1:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Line cutting order
Replies: 6
Views: 3236

Re: Line cutting order

Hi I have attached what you asked for and a zip containing the actual project for SCAL 5. What I am trying to do is dictate the path the cutter will take and not what the software tells me it will do. I do hope the reason for this will be come apparent when you see it.
Regards
Kenny
by kenny46
Sun Mar 07, 2021 1:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Line cutting order
Replies: 6
Views: 3236

Line cutting order

Hi all I have SCAL pro 5 and I need to change the line cutting order to get the cut corners perfect is this possible in this software? If not can you let me know if there is a software that you can stipulate the cutting order please?
Regards
Kenny
by kenny46
Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cut parts are not correct size
Replies: 9
Views: 5207

Re: Cut parts are not correct size

Well although I got a perfect square with the pen. I can get a perfect square if I have very light cuts but it wont cut through the card even with 10+ passes. If I increase the cutting force it all goes PeteTong. I have found that the cutting mat goes into the cutter nice and square but when the cut...
by kenny46
Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cut parts are not correct size
Replies: 9
Views: 5207

Re: Cut parts are not correct size

Hi Sandy Once again thank you. I bought a pen holder for the cutter and got it all setup and it now draws a perfect square the correct size too. So I guess my issue is with the blade/holder. I have 45*, 50* and I believe 55* blades so I will just have to keep trying the blades, offset, overcut and m...
by kenny46
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cut parts are not correct size
Replies: 9
Views: 5207

Re: Cut parts are not correct size

Hi Well I did the 254mm/10" square and this is the results below. It isnt even square let alone the correct sizes for the sides. Do you have any ideas as to why is isnt square??? Thank you for your help so far but once again any help would be appreciated. http://www.twostrokeaddicts.co.uk/pics/...
by kenny46
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cut parts are not correct size
Replies: 9
Views: 5207

Re: Cut parts are not correct size

Thank you so much I will try this and report back.

What about the lines not having a full cut and the rounding off of the corners? Can you help with these also?
by kenny46
Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cut parts are not correct size
Replies: 9
Views: 5207

Cut parts are not correct size

Hi all I have a smurf HWQ330 cutter and I have drawn a part in cad, transferred the DXF file to AI and then sent AI file to the SCAL4 software. Cut it in the smurf and it is correct in width side but 1.5mm shorter on the height. Im also suffering with rounded corners and lines not fully cut. I am al...