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Silhouette SD Vinyl Cutter and Graphtec RoboCutter

Aliases “Vinyl Cutter”
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Official Maintainer Paula O'Donnell

Current Status

Usable

Machine has some issue but is usable. Software to drive the machines is not super user-friendly. Will cut text fairly easily. Still trying to work out how to cut graphics.

Usage

This machine is generally available to use.

Guidelines

In the studio software, set the “page setup” to AUTO (Silhouette SD) which should set most settings, you will need to use custom if you are not using 206mm width vinyl. To import your graphics, go to Inkscape and open your drawing. Select FILE, SAVE AS. choose where to save your file but save as a “Desktop cutting plotter AutoDesk R14” .dxf file. now simply drag and drop your .dxf file onto the Silhouette Studio blank page. It will automatically mirror your drawing so the sticky side of your vinyl will be right-was-around. load your vinyl in the front of the machine with a piece of paper under it. On the machine select ENTER to “Unload media” and again to “load media”, ensure correct alignment. On your computer, select FILE>SEND TO SILHOUETTE or click SEND button in top right corner of screen. Press “Unload media” then guillotine off your sticker once complete. Use a scalpel to pull up the corner of any sticker segment you want to remove.

Recommended PPE

Required Enclosed shoes are required throughout HSBNE. No open sandals, thongs etc.

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Machine Specifications

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Name Value
Vinyl Width 206mm
Max width A3
DC Voltage 24VDC

Documents

Studio Software : https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/software silhouette-handbook.pdf

Manufacturer

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Manufacturer

Reseller

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Known Identical Models

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Known Issues

Date Description Workaround Proposed Remediation
01/12/2020 The vinyl roll sometimes slips Place a piece of regular paper under the vinyl for most of the distance of your cuts buy a newer machine or use wider vinyl sheets

Modifications / Repair History

Date Modified By Description Remediation Cost
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Accessories

Image Category Accessory Name & Notes Location Buy from
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PLACEHOLDER Description and usage notes for accessory 		PLACEHOLDER Describe location of accessory PLACEHOLDER Link to where it was bought from

Consumables & Running Costs

Image Category Accessory Name & Notes Location Buy from
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PLACEHOLDER Consumable description and usage 		PLACEHOLDER Description of where the consumable is stored PLACEHOLDER Link to where it can be bought

Maintenance

Interval Task
Annual ensure it works and is clean. When required, replace cutting tool tip as per manual.

RACI

Task / Action Executive Cause Leader
Cause Team 		Named Maintainer Trainers Cause Membership Implementer
Modification and Repairs - AC C I I I R
Induction changes C RACI RC I I I R

Risk Matrix and Mitigation

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Ref / ID Pre-Mitigation Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies Post Mitigation
Risk Risk Severity Risk Likelyhood Risk Level Risk Severity Risk Likelyhood Risk Level Acceptable to Proceed
0001 PLACEHOLDER DEATH Intolerable Probable 11 PLACEHOLDER Induction to train users in correct usage Low Improbable 1

Decision Register

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Ref / ID Decision Details Impact Proposed Date Proposed By Status Approved By Date Resulting Actions and Comments
0000 Example decision Provides an example 08/08/20 JH Approved JH 08/08/20 A line was put in the register
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