What the exasperation is wrong with my plotter?

[Jeizzavelle]

I have a graphtec plotter and I was cutting (and then re-cutting) some vinyl and it started making this clunking sound. I had the right blade, settings and everything so don't insult me. It scratched the surface but didn't cut the material all the way through. Any ideas? :confused: It seems like the blade was sticking in the material???

[D-Frag]

how old is your vinyl? sometimes that can be a factor. Also make sure your cutting blade is sharp. Another thing to check is the pressure of which the blade cuts the vinyl, if you are using SignLab I can walk you through adjusting that if need be.

[Jeizzavelle]

Thanks but it's Gerber/Omega. Push thte buttons and go. It just started acting up...POS. I hate graphtec's tech support. They never speak english and ask dumb questions like am I using the right blade. Thanks, though!

[Logo-Mechanix]

Usually when something like that happens it's that the blade is either dull or there is not enough pressure.

[Jeizzavelle]

Ok. I will check my blade. It wouldn't be the pressure(?) cause it is pre-set. probably a dull blade. I don't always think of that. I hate that thing. Thanks. Stupid Monday...

[Logo-Mechanix]

Yeah a dull blade will get you everytime and make your life hell.

[Jeizzavelle]

I feel like an idiot. All the signs were there but I wasn't paying attention. DUH!! Thanks guys! Duh.

[carter the artist]

It could be the pressure, if you're using a different media. have you cut on this media with this settings before?

[Jeizzavelle]

Almost every day. I cut a bunch of electrocut film Friday. That's probably what dulled the stupid blade.

[Jeizzavelle]

I am so retarted. That blade was duller than cat poo. Stupid me.