Mat and Material Combinations

The recommended material thickness is 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm for paper and 0.2 mm to 1.5 mm for fabric.

Refer to the following table for the appropriate mat and sheet for fabric cutting according to the material to be used for cutting or drawing.

  • Depending on the machine model, some accessories listed in the chart may not be included.
    In that case, they must be purchased separately.
  • This chart is only a guide, always test material and mat strength prior to beginning project.
  • The settings indicated in the table are approximations. The setting will differ depending on the type and the
    thickness of the material to be cut. Be sure to perform a trial cutting first.

 

Material:
     Paper
     Fabric
     Others

Mat

Sheet for fabric cutting


 

Paper
Material and its thickness Mat Type of
Cutting blade
Blade scale
setting
Cut pressure
setting
Standard mat Low tack adhesive mat
Printer paper 80 g/m²
(0.1 mm)
image image Standard cut blade
(turquoise)
image
 
3 -1
Scrapbook paper (thin) 120 g/m²
(0.15 mm)
  image 3.5 0
Scrapbook paper
(medium-thick)
200 g/m²
(0.25 mm)
image image*1 4 0
Cardstock (thin) 200 g/m²
(0.25 mm)
image image*1 4 0
Cardstock
(medium-thick)
280 g/m²
(0.35 mm)
image image 5 0
Vellum, tracing paper 0.07 mm   image 3 0
Poster board (thin) 280 g/m²
(0.35 mm)
image image 5.5 0
Poster board (thick) 400 g/m²
(0.5 mm)
image image 7.5 4

*1 When cutting smooth paper

 

 

Fabric *2
Material and its thickness Mat Type of
Cutting blade
Blade scale
setting
Cut pressure
setting
Standard mat Low tack adhesive mat
Thin cotton fabric
(for quilt piece)
0.25 mm image   Standard cut blade
(turquoise)
image
4 4
Thin cotton fabric
(except for quilt piece)
0.25 mm image   4 4
Flannel (for quilt piece) 0.6 mm image   6.5 4
Flannel
(except for quilt piece)
0.6 mm image   6.5 4
Felt 1 mm image   Deep cut blade
(purple)
image
5 5
Denim 14 oz 0.75 mm image   5.5 6

*2 When cutting fabric, use the sheet for fabric catting. Refer to Sheet for fabric cutting.

 

 

Others
Material and its thickness Mat Type of
Cutting blade
Blade scale
setting
Cut pressure
setting
Standard mat Low tack adhesive mat
Plastic sheet (PP) 0.2 mm image  

Standard cut blade
(turquoise)

image

4 0
Vinyl 0.2 mm image   4 0
Adhesive Craft Vinyl (backing sheet : 0.1 mm) 0.07 mm image   1.5 *3 -1
Magnet 0.3 mm image   5.5 0
Sticker or seal 0.2 mm image image 4 0
Sticker Sheet
(backing sheet : 0.15 mm)
0.15 mm image image 2 *3 -1

*3 Half cut

 

 

Mat

Standard mat

High adhesive strength mat; use with cutting fabric.
* Use the low tack adhesive mat with copy paper and smooth paper. Since the standard mat has a high
adhesive strength, materials may remain stuck to the mat, causing the mat to become unusable.

Low tack adhesive mat

This is a mat with a low adhesive strength. It is suitable for copy paper and smooth paper.

 


 

Sheet for fabric cutting

Use one of the following two sheets for fabric cutting when cutting  fabric.

Iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet (white backing)

For instructions on how to use the iron-on fabric appliqué contact sheet, refer to Cut the fabric Other than quilt pieces. (How to use the Iron-On Fabric Appliqué Contact Sheet.)

- Thin cotton fabric  (except for quilt piece)

- Flannel (except for quilt piece)

- Felt

- Denim 14 oz

  • Reinforces the fabric so that various patterns can be cut out.
  • Original texture may change because it remains attached to the back of fabric.
    * For use with the standard mat.
       Do not place fabric backed with iron-on contact sheet directly onto a mat with high tack fabric support sheet.

High tack adhesive fabric support sheet

For instructions on how to use the high tack adhesive fabric support sheet, refer to Cut a thin fabric for the quilt piece. (How to use the High Tack Adhesive Fabric Support Sheet.)

- Thin cotton fabric  (for quilt piece)

- Flannel (for quilt piece)

  • By attaching this adhesive sheet to the standard mat, the adhesive strength of the mat is increased.
  • Depending on the pattern may not be cleanly cut.

 

  • Avoid using materials covered with a decorative layer that can easily peel off, such as lamé or foil.
    Otherwise, the peeled-off layer may attach to rollers or sensors during operation, resulting in damage to the machine or to the cutting blade.
  • Do not affix masking tape, etc., over the scanning marks. Otherwise, the mat may not be correctly recognized or
    images may not be correctly scanned.
     
    image (1) Scanning marks
  • Adhere only 1 layer of material to the mat.
  • Optional accessories available for your machine differ depending on the country.
  • When using a 12" × 12" (305 mm × 305 mm) mat, the maximum work area for cutting/drawing is 296 mm × 298 mm (11 3/4" × 11 3/4").
  • When using an optional 12" × 24" (305 mm × 610 mm) mat, the maximum work area for cutting/drawing is 296 mm × 603 mm (11 3/4" × 23 3/4").
  • Some fabrics with uneven surfaces can be cut if turned upside down.

 

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Related Models

DC200, DC200ULE

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