Changing the Silhouette blade is a great way to customize your cutting projects and get professional results. There are many different types of blades available for use with your Silhouette machine, and each one has its own unique advantages.
The most important factor when selecting a blade is to choose the one that best suits your needs. Depending on the type of material you are cutting, you may need to choose a specific blade for that particular project.
Types of Blades
The most common Silhouette blades include: Standard, Deep Cut, AutoBlade, Sketch Pen Adapter, PixScan Mat Blade and Fabric Blade. Each blade is designed to cut through different types of materials and can be used in various ways.
The Standard blade is the default blade that comes with your Silhouette machine and is suitable for most basic cutting needs. It can cut through cardstock, vinyl, paper and other thin materials.
Changing Your Blade
Once you’ve chosen the right Silhouette blade for your project, it’s time to change it out on your machine. Start by turning off your machine and unplugging it from the power source.
Next, open up the Silhouette Cameo 3 or 4’s tool holder and locate the blades in their slots. To remove a blade from its slot, press down on the top of it until it pops out.
Installing Your New Blade
Once you have removed the old blade from its slot, insert the new one into its place. Make sure that both sides of the blade line up with their respective slots in the tool holder before pushing down firmly on top of it until it clicks into place. If you don’t hear a click sound after inserting it into its slot then double-check that both sides are aligned properly before trying again.
Conclusion:
Changing out a Silhouette blade can be quick and simple if you follow these steps correctly. You will need to select a blade that best suits your project needs before beginning this process and make sure to double-check that both sides are properly aligned before pushing down firmly on top of it until you hear a click sound.