Blades are not all universal between vinyl cutter brands Roland DG and GCC just happen to fit the same blades in their blade holder.ĥ. Make sure the blade is compatible with the cutter brand. The stronger metals in these blades will help reduce friction when gliding across rubbery or coarse textures.Ĥ. Use Premium Carbide or 1.5mm blade for stretchy vinyl or media that are composite glass or metal. For Graphtec, switch from the 45° 0.9mm blade to the 45° 1.5mm blade for thicker vinyl.ģ. The average media thickness for when to switch from a 45° to a 60° is 127 microns or more. Use a 60° or 1.5mm blade for thicker media. The Graphtec 1.5mm blade is ideal for either Twill or Flock.Ģ. These blades are shaped and sharpened for optimal results. For example, the Roland DG/GCC Twill Blade for Poly-TWILL™ or Roland DG/GCC Flock Blade for CAD-CUT ® Flock. To make sure your blade will make the cut, remember these five things….ġ. This chart represents the various blade types available and their purpose. Some blades are sharpened and chiseled a special way for better cutting results. Different blade types may be required to cut through the material thickness or to achieve better results when cutting a detailed graphic. Vinyl cutters come with a 45° blade, but not all heat transfer vinyl can handle that type of blade best.

Vinyl cutter blades