The Silhouette Cameo is a revolutionary machine designed for crafting, scrapbooking, and vinyl cutting. It’s a powerful tool that allows you to create intricate designs in a variety of materials.
One of the more intriguing possibilities with the Cameo is whether or not it can cut metal. This has been a commonly asked question by many Silhouette enthusiasts.
The answer to the question depends on the type of metal that you are trying to cut. The Silhouette Cameo cannot cut sheet metal such as aluminum or steel due to its limited cutting power and blade size. However, it can cut thin metals such as gold, silver, brass and copper if they are in sheet form and not thicker than 0.8 mm.
In order to be able to cut these metals, you will need to purchase special blades specifically designed for metal cutting (such as the Silhouette Premium Blade). Additionally, you must ensure that your machine is properly calibrated so that it can accurately cut through the metal.
Another factor that needs to be taken into consideration when attempting to use the Cameo for metal cutting is the type of adhesive used. You should only use adhesive specifically designed for use with metal surfaces as other adhesives may not provide enough grip for successful cutting. Additionally, you may need to adjust your settings in order for successful cutting as different metals require different levels of pressure.
In conclusion, while it is possible for the Silhouette Cameo to cut thin metals such as gold, silver, brass and copper if they are in sheet form and not thicker than 0.8 mm; special blades must be purchased and used in combination with adhesive specifically designed for metal surfaces. Furthermore, proper calibration of the machine must be done in order for successful results when using it to cut metal materials.