Discussion > Digital Cutting Machine
Good morning Bill, My name is Steve i just read your post and i went online to ebay to check it out there is one called a cameo that seems to do what your asking. Also there is a guy on there that says he is a distributor and may be able to answer your questions better. Steve
March 14, 2014 |
Steve
Steve
Thanks Steve,
Yes there is a lot of good info out there and I'm certainly trying to read it all before spending the mullah. I was hoping to find someone with personal experience with the Clever models and the cutting machines. I have found that sometimes what may "surely work" doesn't in the end translate over.
Yes there is a lot of good info out there and I'm certainly trying to read it all before spending the mullah. I was hoping to find someone with personal experience with the Clever models and the cutting machines. I have found that sometimes what may "surely work" doesn't in the end translate over.
March 14, 2014 |
Bill C
Bill C
The biggest question we have and the reason we havent pulled the trigger is "Blade life"
I personally don't think that would be a problem but I do not control the company purse strings. I have done a great deal of research. The Cameo does not have enough cutting force. there are 2 that I recomend The KNK Zing and a company called Black cat.
Be aware there is a learning curve and you should not expect perfect results right out of the box BUT they can do the job, no question
KNK runs a forum that has a modelers section. I've seen some very well done rail cars there.
http://knkusa.com/forums
keep in mind that these machines were not designed as hobby tools but as vinyl sign cutters.
I still want one
I personally don't think that would be a problem but I do not control the company purse strings. I have done a great deal of research. The Cameo does not have enough cutting force. there are 2 that I recomend The KNK Zing and a company called Black cat.
Be aware there is a learning curve and you should not expect perfect results right out of the box BUT they can do the job, no question
KNK runs a forum that has a modelers section. I've seen some very well done rail cars there.
http://knkusa.com/forums
keep in mind that these machines were not designed as hobby tools but as vinyl sign cutters.
I still want one
March 14, 2014 |
Dave
Dave
1. Can they be used to cut the cardstock out without the parts sticking to the mat so hard they rip when you attempt to pull them off? I would assume a mat that is less tacky?
2. Since the models are in pdf format, will the software on these DCMs allow me to import the drawings or do I need to redraw?
3. Speaking of the software for these machines. Can it be used to draw scale models or do I need to import from a different software?
Thanks for reading