First time cutting on a clear blank

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e3sa934
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First time cutting on a clear blank

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Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:23 am

... so is there anything different I should be doing compared to cutting on a black blank?

T560 here, cutting at standard stylus pressure, black blank temperature 42 degC (Souri cutting stylus & blanks)
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Re: First time cutting on a clear blank

Post: # 52597Unread post SueDenim
Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:32 am

It'll take much longer to heat up than a black blank, that's about it :)
Best of luck...
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