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|colspan=2|'''Location'''
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|colspan=2|In the [[Fabrication Lab]].<br/> 
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The '''Puma II vinyl cutter''' is a computer-controlled machine where the movement of a sharp blade over a vinyl sheet cuts out shapes and letters.  For self-adhesive vinyl sheet, the vinyl can then be stuck to a variety of surfaces. 

[[File:Zero-BNP55-sandblaster_201904101910_name-plate.jpg|thumb|Puma II vinyl cutter's name plate.]]


==Equipment==
The vinyl cutter is a Sign Pal Puma II model PII-60 from GCC Technologies according to the manual and a Vinyl Express Lynx PII-60 according to info on cutter itself.  The platen could handle 700 mm (27") wide vinyl sheet but with only two pinch rollers, that is probably not practical.

==Usage==
No training is required to use this vinyl cutter.  Instructions are in the Operating Manual linked below.  Always be careful around the cutter blade.

==External Links==

* Good YouTube tutorial on the basics of weeding and application:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjqH0rfTCMM
** Generally, nose around YouTube and you can teach yourself the process in a few minutes!

* Sign Pal Puma II Users Manual:  [[Media:Puma-II-Vinyl-Cutter-Manual_Pii132s.pdf]] Local copy.
** [https://www.manualslib.com/products/Gcc-Technologies-Pii-60-3594002.html Copy on ManualsLib.com.]

* Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_cutter

* [https://www.uscutter.com/static/PDFs/zencut_green_manual.pdf Users Manual for ZenCut Green Cutting Plotter.]  Machine that is strangely similar the Silhouette.


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