Cutting Machine Silhouette Curio 2 - Versionshistorik

Arru: /* Pausing/emergency stop */

2025-12-27T13:16:09Z

Pausing/emergency stop

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 13.16
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	* Press the ⏸️ button in the control panel (only lit while cutting)		* Press the ⏸️ button in the control panel (only lit while cutting)
	* To cancel cutting completely:		* To cancel cutting completely:
	*# Long press the ⏸️ button again for ≈ 10 seconds		*# Long press the ⏸️ button again for ≈ 10 seconds, the sled will return to the rear left starting position
	*# Find the cut job listed next to the Send button in Silhouette studio. Press close ╳ next to the cut job.		*# Find the cut job listed next to the Send button in Silhouette studio. Press close ╳ next to the cut job.
	* To resume, press ⏸️ button again		* To resume, press ⏸️ button again

Arru: /* Pausing/emergency stop */

2025-12-27T13:15:29Z

Pausing/emergency stop

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 13.15
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	* Press the ⏸️ button in the control panel (only lit while cutting)		* Press the ⏸️ button in the control panel (only lit while cutting)
	* To cancel cutting completely:		* To cancel cutting completely:
	*# Long press the ~~pause~~ button again for ≈ 10 seconds		*# Long press the ⏸️ button again for ≈ 10 seconds
	*# Find the cut job listed next to the Send button in Silhouette studio. Press close ╳ next to the cut job.		*# Find the cut job listed next to the Send button in Silhouette studio. Press close ╳ next to the cut job.
	* To resume, press ⏸️ button again		* To resume, press ⏸️ button again

Arru: /* Mounting foil */

2025-12-27T12:05:50Z

Mounting foil

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 12.05
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	# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean		# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean
	# measure a suitable length of heat transfer foil to cover the areas with the design. Make room on the sides of the actual design for attaching tape, foil transfer does not work well with tape on top		# measure a suitable length of heat transfer foil to cover the areas with the design. Make room on the sides of the actual design for attaching tape, foil transfer does not work well with tape on top
	# find best pair of scissors on hand – the foil is very delicate		# find the best pair of scissors on hand – the foil is very delicate
	# cut the foil to length		# cut the foil to length
	# roll foil onto piece + jig, use squegee (among the cutter tools on the wall) to wipe the foil all flush against the surface		# roll foil onto piece + jig, use squegee (among the cutter tools on the wall) to wipe the foil all flush against the surface
	# apply masking tape at the edges, gently pulling to get the foil flat ~~agains~~ the surface		# apply masking tape at the edges, gently pulling to get the foil flat against the surface

	=== Foil transfer ===		=== Foil transfer ===

Arru: /* Mounting foil */ foil preparation

2025-12-27T12:04:47Z

Mounting foil: foil preparation

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 12.04
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	# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean		# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean
	# measure a suitable length of heat transfer foil to cover the areas with the design. Make room on the sides of the actual design for attaching tape, foil transfer does not work well with tape on top		# measure a suitable length of heat transfer foil to cover the areas with the design. Make room on the sides of the actual design for attaching tape, foil transfer does not work well with tape on top
	# ~~cut it using the~~ best pair of scissors ~~you can find as~~ the foil is very delicate		# find best pair of scissors on hand – the foil is very delicate
	# roll foil onto piece + jig, use squegee (~~part of~~ the cutter tools on the wall) to wipe the foil all flush against the surface		# cut the foil to length
			# roll foil onto piece + jig, use squegee (among the cutter tools on the wall) to wipe the foil all flush against the surface
	# apply masking tape at the edges, gently pulling to get the foil flat agains the surface		# apply masking tape at the edges, gently pulling to get the foil flat agains the surface

Arru: /* Mounting foil */

2025-12-27T12:01:25Z

Mounting foil

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 12.01
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	# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean		# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean
	# measure a suitable length of heat transfer foil to cover the areas with the design		# measure a suitable length of heat transfer foil to cover the areas with the design. Make room on the sides of the actual design for attaching tape, foil transfer does not work well with tape on top
	# cut it using the best pair of scissors you can find as the foil is very delicate		# cut it using the best pair of scissors you can find as the foil is very delicate
	# roll foil onto piece + jig, use squegee (part of the cutter tools on the wall) to wipe the foil all flush against the surface		# roll foil onto piece + jig, use squegee (part of the cutter tools on the wall) to wipe the foil all flush against the surface

Arru: /* Material set-up */

2025-12-27T11:57:38Z

Material set-up

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 11.57
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	## Choose special tools, heat pen fill, and enable the fill style of your choice		## Choose special tools, heat pen fill, and enable the fill style of your choice
	## For a 100% fill, use hatch (lines) fill style with setting from the table		## For a 100% fill, use hatch (lines) fill style with setting from the table
	=== ~~Material set-up~~ ===		=== Mounting foil ===

	# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean		# wipe the acrylic surface with isopropyl alcohol so that it is squeaky clean
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	# apply masking tape at the edges, gently pulling to get the foil flat agains the surface		# apply masking tape at the edges, gently pulling to get the foil flat agains the surface

	=== Foil ~~application~~ ===		=== Foil transfer ===

	# Double check that the pen has finished heating up (thermometer on button is all red, not animating)		# Double check that the pen has finished heating up (thermometer on button is all red, not animating)

Arru: /* Acrylic cutting */ jig details

2025-12-27T11:56:00Z

Acrylic cutting: jig details

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 11.56
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	# Set up Lightburn with the contour of your design		# Set up Lightburn with the contour of your design
	# Add a second outer cut like a ”box” to use as a jig in the foil step		# Add a second outer cut like a ”box” to use as a jig in the foil step (''if your final piece is significantly larger than the foil, you can omit this part'')
	# Cut both these shapes in the laser		# Cut both these shapes in the laser
	# Remove protective foil from acrylic (if any), both top and bottom		# Remove protective foil from acrylic (if any), both top and bottom

Arru: /* Heat foil instructions */ separate section for pen heating

2025-12-27T11:51:43Z

Heat foil instructions: separate section for pen heating

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 11.51
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	# Take both pieces over to the Curio		# Take both pieces over to the Curio

			=== Pen warm-up ===
			Heat pen will take 5-10 minutes to warm up. Starting the warm-up first thing, it'll be ready for use by the time you've finished the rest of the preparations.
			# open your design in Silhouette software
			# go to send tab
			# choose ”acrylic, foil” material preset
			# Insert 2,5mm heat pen into slot 2
			# Start pen heating by clicking thermometer button in the silhouette Send tab
	=== Positioning in Curio cutter ===		=== Positioning in Curio cutter ===
	[[Fil:Rigging for thickness detection.jpg\|miniatyr\|Foil application setup for acrylic, ready to start, with an extra piece at 0,0 position to guide the thickness detector.]]		[[Fil:Rigging for thickness detection.jpg\|miniatyr\|Foil application setup for acrylic, ready to start, with an extra piece at 0,0 position to guide the thickness detector.]]
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	# rub and press to make the piece and the box stick well to the surface.		# rub and press to make the piece and the box stick well to the surface.
	# If it does not feel completely fixed, use some masking tape to hold it in place, avoiding the parts that are going to have foil applied to them		# If it does not feel completely fixed, use some masking tape to hold it in place, avoiding the parts that are going to have foil applied to them


	=== Software set-up ===		=== Software set-up ===
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	\|0,2mm		\|0,2mm
	\|}		\|}

	~~Heat pen will take > 5 minutes to warm up. By doing the software part first, you get the opportunity to start the heating in advance and have it ready when all setup is finished.~~

	# open your design in Silhouette software		# open your design in Silhouette software
	# ~~go to send tab~~		# make sure pen heating is on per instructions above
	~~# choose ”acrylic, foil” material preset~~
	~~# Insert 2,5mm heat pen into slot 2~~
	~~# Start~~ pen heating ~~by clicking thermometer button in the silhouette Send tab~~
	# choose ”cut by color” mode		# choose ”cut by color” mode
	# Go to Design tab		# Go to Design tab

Arru: /* Foil application */

2025-12-27T11:44:14Z

Foil application

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 11.44
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	# Double check that the pen has finished heating up (thermometer on button is all red, not animating)		# Double check that the pen has finished heating up (thermometer on button is all red, not animating)
	# press "Send" to start foil transfer		# press "Send" to start foil transfer
	# pay attention to whether the pen hits the surface and the thickness was correctly detected. If not, ~~make~~ sure you are using the trick with a "reference piece" of opaque acrylic at the 0,0 point, see above		# pay attention to whether the pen hits the surface and the thickness was correctly detected. If not, try again making sure you are using the trick with a "reference piece" of opaque acrylic at the 0,0 point, see above
	# peel away foil and inspect results. If not satisfactory, you can change settings and apply new foil as long as you do not move the jig in the meantime.		# peel away foil and inspect results. If not satisfactory, you can change settings and apply new foil as long as you do not move the jig in the meantime.
	# remember to '''remove the heat pen''' (or turn it off in software) so that it won't sit heated in the machine for hours on end.		# remember to '''remove the heat pen''' (or turn it off in software) so that it won't sit heated in the machine for hours on end.

Arru: /* Foil application */ check heating

2025-12-27T11:43:26Z

Foil application: check heating

← Äldre version		Versionen från 27 december 2025 kl. 11.43
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	=== Foil application ===		=== Foil application ===

			# Double check that the pen has finished heating up (thermometer on button is all red, not animating)
	# press "Send" to start foil transfer		# press "Send" to start foil transfer
	# pay attention to whether the pen hits the surface and the thickness was correctly detected. If not, make sure you are using the trick with a "reference piece" of opaque acrylic at the 0,0 point, see above		# pay attention to whether the pen hits the surface and the thickness was correctly detected. If not, make sure you are using the trick with a "reference piece" of opaque acrylic at the 0,0 point, see above