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What do the numbers on Silhouette blade mean?
Blade Number – This setting indicates the amount of blade exposed from the blade tip in 0.1 mm increments. The higher the number, the more blade that will be exposed, and therefore the deeper your cut will be. If your cuts are too deep, you can reduce the blade number and decrease the exposed blade tip.
Are all Silhouette blades the same?
Each blade is standard size, meaning that you can (mostly) use the same blade in your Curio as you do in your Portrait or Cameo. The Deep-cut Blade should only be used in your Cameo 3 or Curio and the AutoBlade should only be used in your Cameo 3. Silhouette blades can last up to six months.
What should my Silhouette blade be set at?
The default cut settings put the blade depth to a “1” which means the machine will adjust the Autoblade to a depth of “1” before cutting. However, a blade depth of “1” is often not deep enough for a clean cut on vinyl. A blade depth of “2” is better.
What is the Silhouette craft blade used for?
The 3mm Kraft Blade for Cameo 4 is a new specialty tool available to use with the Silhouette Cameo® 4. It provides an alternate method of cutting by slicing through craft materials like craft foam, burlap, leather, and acetate.
How do I know when to change my silhouette blade?
Approximately 6 months frequent use. high number or length of cuts made. detailed cutting requiring many blade turns. cutting dense materials or materials with embedded particles like glitter vinyl, paper, or cardstock.
How do I adjust the 4 blade on my silhouette cameo?
The AutoBlade for Cameo 4 can make an adjustment using only two clicks—the first click turns the blade to zero and the second click sets the blade at the depth indicated in Silhouette Studio®. This makes adjusting your blade a little bit faster! We hope you enjoy this updated version of the AutoBlade!Oct 5, 2019.
What is the thickest material a silhouette cameo can cut?
The Silhouette Deep Cut blade can cut materials up to 2mm thick. Those are usually reserved for the Curio, CAMEO 3, Portrait 2 and Silhouette CAMEO 4 which are the machines that have the higher clearance and therefore can cut thicker materials.
What blades can I use with Cameo 4?
The Silhouette CAMEO 4 can also take the new Silhouette Rotary blade, the Kraft blade, and the Punch tool. These tools are all exclusively to be used in the CAMEO 4’s right carriage, Carriage 2. They will not work in any other Silhouette machine.
Why is my Autoblade not adjusting?
To check the setting of the Autoblade, look at the red indicator line that is visible in the blade window. If it does not match the settings you have selected in the Send Panel, then it is not automatically adjusting as it should. The Autoblade is inserted into the incorrect tool holder.
Why is my cameo cutting too deep?
When the blade is not fully seated in the tool carriage – meaning there is a gap (even a small one) – it actually cuts too deep. Updating the firmware and ensuring that the blade is correctly and fully seated in the carriage will almost always fix a Silhouette CAMEO 3 Autoblade that’s cutting too deep.
What setting should cameo 4 be on to cut vinyl?
The default cut setting for Heat Transfer Vinyl, Smooth is 4.
Can Silhouette Cameo cut 4 acrylic?
I get asked a lot if it’s possible to cut acrylic with Silhouette CAMEOthe short answer is no. Since the Silhouette cutting machines can’t cut actual acrylic the secret is Shrinky Dinks.
Can you use the craft blade with cameo 3?
The Silhouette 2mm Kraft Blade is available for use with the Silhouette Cameo® 3 and the Silhouette Portrait® 2 as well as the Silhouette Cameo® 4 with a special adapter. The 2mm Kraft Blade allows you to cut specialty craft materials, such as acetate, craft foam, and leather.
Why is my silhouette cameo not cutting all the way through?
The most common cause for the Silhouette CAMEO 3 not cutting or not cutting through is a problem with the blade – specifically the Autoblade. If you are using the Autoblade in your CAMEO 3 it’s important to make sure it’s loaded into the blade carriage correctly to ensure it cuts.
Why is my silhouette not cutting correctly?
The following may cause this concern: The cutting mat is not in use for a material that should use a cutting mat. The cutting mat or material was not loaded properly and so is not being properly gripped by the pinch rollers. The cutting mat adhesive has worn down and requires replacement.
How do you remove the 3 blade from a silhouette cameo?
To remove the blade, pull gently on the tip of the tool holder. A small piece will extend, allowing you to pull your blade from the tool holder.
Why is my cameo 4 not cutting in the right place?
If the blade on your Silhouette CAMEO 4 is not cutting the material or just barely cutting the material, there are two things to check. First, ensure the cap around the blade is tight. If it’s not, tighten it. You also want to make sure the blade is fully seated in the carriage.
Why won’t my silhouette cut deep enough?
If the blade depth line is not moving it means the blade depth is not being adjusted. This is usually caused by an issue with the tapping which is how the blade depth is auto adjusted. Remove the white cap and make sure there’s no debris inside the blade cap that’s preventing the blade from fully tapping.
