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Voting Procedure

Jedev — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:38:14 GMT

Election Schedule (2026)

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	== Election ~~period~~ (2026) ==		== Elections (2026) ==
			[[Election of November 2026\|About the elections.]]

			== Schedule (2026) ==
	'''Week 1''' - (wk of 11/1)		'''Week 1''' - (wk of 11/1)

Voting Procedure

Dankulla — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:50:21 GMT

big red warnings for deadlines

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	* Candidate Submission/Declaration - candidates submit announcement, bio and why they should be elected - members@, member-election-2026@, and wiki		* Candidate Submission/Declaration - candidates submit announcement, bio and why they should be elected - members@, member-election-2026@, and wiki
	* '''''FINAL DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATE SUBMISSION - 12PM, Thursday, November 19~~'''''~~		{{Warning\|text=The final deadline for candidate submission is 12PM, Thursday, November 19}}

	'''Week 4''' - (wk of 11/22)		'''Week 4''' - (wk of 11/22)
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	* VOTING - via election process as outlined by election commissioner		* VOTING - via election process as outlined by election commissioner
	* '''''FINAL DEADLINE TO VOTE - Votes must be received by 10pm, Saturday, December 5 in order to be counted~~'''''~~		{{Warning\|text=Final Deadline to Vote: votes must be received by 10pm, Saturday, December 5 in order to be counted}}

	'''Results''' - (Monday 12/7)		'''Results''' - (Monday 12/7)

Election of November 2026

Dankulla — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:46:52 GMT

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			== Open Seats ==
			In this cycle, the following seats are up for election:

			* Member-Elected Board Member (2 seats) - The Member-Elected Board Member is a full voting member on the Artisans Asylum Board of Directors with the same duties and responsibilities as other nominated board members. The standard term is a (2) year term.
			* Member Liaison (1 seat) - The role of the Member Liaison is defined under the [[bylaws]] (4.3 Member Liaison). The Member Liaison is a non-voting observer, invited to attend board meetings and join in discussions, but without voting or other authority. The standard term is a (1) year term.

	== Becoming a Candidate ==		== Becoming a Candidate ==
			{{Warning\|text=The final deadline for candidate submission is 12PM on Thursday, November 19}}
	If you would like to be a candidate for either of the member-elected roles the process is as follows:		If you would like to be a candidate for either of the member-elected roles the process is as follows:

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	#* Offer time to be available to meet other members so they can get to know you and you can get to know them.		#* Offer time to be available to meet other members so they can get to know you and you can get to know them.
	#* Feel free to find other ways to share information about yourself, who you are, and what you do at Artisans Asylum!		#* Feel free to find other ways to share information about yourself, who you are, and what you do at Artisans Asylum!

	~~'''The final deadline for candidate submission is - 12PM, Thursday, November 19'''~~

	~~== Cassius (example candidate) ==~~
	~~[[Cassius For 2024 Member Liason - Example Candidate Information Page]]~~

	= 2026 Candidates =		= 2026 Candidates =
	~~link to 2026 candidates category~~

	= 2026 Election Schedule =		= 2026 Election Schedule =
	'''Week 1''' - (wk of 11/1)		'''Week 1''' - (wk of 11/1)

Election of November 2026

Jedev — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:53:39 GMT

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-= 2026 Candidates =
+== Becoming a Candidate ==
-link to 2026 candidates category
+If you would like to be a candidate for either of the member-elected roles the process is as follows:
-== Becoming a Candidate ==
+'''The  final deadline for candidate submission is -  12PM, Thursday, November 19'''
 == Cassius (example candidate) ==
 [[Cassius For 2024 Member Liason - Example Candidate Information Page]]
 = 2026 Election Schedule =
-key dates
+'''Week 1''' - (wk of 11/1)
-* milestone 1
+* '''''Results Announced by election commissioner'''''
 = How to Vote =
-Instructions on voting
+[[Voting Procedure|Instructions on voting]]
 [[Category:Elections]]

Voting Procedure

Jedev — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:38 GMT

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-== Election period (2025) ==
+== Election period (2026) ==
-* Week 1 - 11/2 to 11/8 - candidate submission
+'''Week 1''' - (wk of 11/1)
-* Week 2 - 11/9 to 11/15 - meet the candidates
-* Week 3 - 11/16 (12:00 AM) to 11/22 (10:00 PM) - voting period
+* Candidate Submission/Declaration - candidates submit announcement, bio and why they should be elected - members@, member-election-2026@, and wiki
-* Results: Monday, November 24
 == Eligibility ==

3DFabLight

AlanKilian — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:28:54 GMT

Images of things produced by this machine

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	* Cut through 0.125" thick steel at 0.2 Inches-per-second		* Cut through 0.125" thick steel at 0.2 Inches-per-second
	[[File:FabLightTestCut.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:FabLightTestCut.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

			* Cut through 10 gauge thick steel at 0.2 Inches-per-second
			[[File:Brain.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

File:Brain.jpg

AlanKilian — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:28:04 GMT

AlanKilian uploaded File:Brain.jpg Laser cut on the FabLight

New page

== Summary ==
Laser cut on the FabLight

Template:CandidateInformation

Dankulla — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:56:33 GMT

email: not required

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	<templatedata>		<templatedata>
	{		{
	"description": "Adds an easily scannable information block to a candidate for a member-elected board position.",		"description": "Adds an easily scannable information block to a candidate for a member-elected board position.",
	"params": {		"params": {
	"name": {		"name": {
	"label": "Name",		"label": "Name",
	"type": "string",		"type": "string",
	"required": true,		"required": true,
	"description": "Your name",		"description": "Your name",
	"aliases": ["1"]		"aliases": [
	},		"1"
	"image": {		]
	"label": "Image file name",		},
	"type": "wiki-file-name",		"image": {
	"description": "A picture of you (optional)",		"label": "Image file name",
	"autovalue": "No_image.jpeg",		"type": "wiki-file-name",
	"aliases": ["1"]		"description": "A picture of you (optional)",
	},		"autovalue": "No_image.jpeg",
	"caption": {		"aliases": [
	"label": "Image caption",		"1"
	"type": "string",		]
	"description": "Caption for your picture",		},
	"aliases": ["1"]		"caption": {
	},		"label": "Image caption",
	"electionyear": {		"type": "string",
	"label": "Election year",		"description": "Caption for your picture",
	"type": "string",		"aliases": [
	"required": true,		"1"
	"description": "The election year that you are running in",		]
	"autovalue": "2024",		},
	"aliases": ["1"]		"electionyear": {
	},		"label": "Election year",
	"board_role": {		"type": "string",
	"label": "Board role",		"required": true,
	"type": "string",		"description": "The election year that you are running in",
	"required": true,		"autovalue": "2024",
	"description": "The member-elected board role you are running for (Board Member or Member Liason)",		"aliases": [
	"autovalue": "Board Member",		"1"
	"aliases": ["1"]		]
	},		},
	"email_address": {		"board_role": {
	"label": "Email address",		"label": "Board role",
	"type": "string",		"type": "string",
	~~"required": true,~~		"required": true,
	"description": "Your e-mail address",		"description": "The member-elected board role you are running for (Board Member or Member Liason)",
	"aliases": ["1"]		"autovalue": "Board Member",
	}		"aliases": [
	}		"1"
			]
			},
			"email_address": {
			"label": "Email address",
			"type": "string",
			"description": "Your e-mail address",
			"aliases": [
			"1"
			],
			"suggested": true
			}
			}
	}		}
	</templatedata>		</templatedata>

	</noinclude>		</noinclude>

Cassius For 2024 Member Liason - Example Candidate Information Page

Dankulla — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:55:38 GMT

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	{{Warning\|text=This is an example page only. Cassius is not actually running for a seat on the board.}}{{CandidateInformation\|name=Cassius\|electionyear=2024\|board_role=Member Liason\|email=cassius@cassius_2024.com\|bio=I am a maker who specializes in kinetic sculptures. I have patented several methods for warping space-time in order to harness dark energy emitted by collapsing pulsars to power my sculptures, which I advertise as perpetual motion machines. I've been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.\|experience=I was educated at the College of New Rochelle, which has gone bankrupt. As a result, none of my matriculation records are available, so you'll have to take my word on this!		{{Warning\|text=This is an example page only. Cassius is not actually running for a seat on the board.}}

	~~Also, I once made an origami fan.~~\|image=Candidate template example image.png\|email_address=cassius@cassius_2024.com\|caption=A perpetual motion machine I invented}}		{{CandidateInformation\|name=Cassius\|electionyear=2024\|board_role=Member Liaison\|image=Candidate template example image.png\|email_address=cassius@cassius_2024.com\|caption=A perpetual motion machine I invented}}

			= Bio =
			I am a maker who specializes in kinetic sculptures. I have patented several methods for warping space-time in order to harness dark energy emitted by collapsing pulsars to power my sculptures, which I advertise as perpetual motion machines. I've been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Election of November 2026

Dankulla — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:57:43 GMT

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	= How to Vote =		= How to Vote =
	Instructions on voting		Instructions on voting
			[[Category:Elections]]

Election of November 2026

Dankulla — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:51:39 GMT

create a scaffold for 2026 election

New page

= 2026 Candidates =
link to 2026 candidates category

== Becoming a Candidate ==

== Cassius (example candidate) ==
[[Cassius For 2024 Member Liason - Example Candidate Information Page]]

= 2026 Election Schedule =
key dates

* milestone 1
* milestone 2
* etc

= How to Vote =
Instructions on voting

Category:Elections

Dankulla — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:43:09 GMT

start 2026 election scaffolding

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	~~==Current election: [[Election of November 2025]]==~~

	~~The Artisans Asylum is governed by a [[~~:~~Category:Board of directors\|Board~~ of ~~Directors]], and three seats are designated to be elected by the members. Every~~ November~~, we elect members to fill vacant positions. This is YOUR opportunity to be a voice representing members on the board, and to work with the amazing people who lead our organization.~~		== Current Election: Election of November 2026 ==

	~~You don't have to have served on a board before to have valuable input. If you're interested, you can~~ [~~mailto:secretary@artisansasylum.com contact Puppy~~] ~~to find out about what it would like. Also, if there's a person you wish would serve, you can suggest the name to Puppy and he'll reach out to them.~~		==[[Election of November 2025]]==

	~~The member-elected positions are:~~

	=== Board of Directors Member (2 seats) ===		=== Board of Directors Member (2 seats) ===

Vinyl cutter

HeeJin Park — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:29:03 GMT

Introduction

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	=== Introduction ===		=== Introduction ===
	{{ToolBox\|tool_title=USCutter TITAN 3 ARMS Contour Cutting Vinyl Cutter - 28"\|restrictions=Green\|location=DigiFab Shop\|manual=[https://uscutter.com/content/PDFs/Titan_Documentation_6_27_2016.pdf Titan 3 Manual]\|model=USCTITAN-3-VMC\|image=~~NotHomed~~.jpg\|make=USCutter\|training=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/class-catalog Tool classes]\|testing=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Tool testing]\|serial=Unknown\|caption=Located ~~next~~ to ~~black cat not Bombay~~}}		{{ToolBox\|tool_title=USCutter TITAN 3 ARMS Contour Cutting Vinyl Cutter - 28"\|restrictions=Green\|location=DigiFab Shop\|manual=[https://uscutter.com/content/PDFs/Titan_Documentation_6_27_2016.pdf Titan 3 Manual]\|model=USCTITAN-3-VMC\|image=FrontPageVinylcutter.jpg\|make=USCutter\|training=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/class-catalog Tool classes]\|testing=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Tool testing]\|serial=Unknown\|caption=Located right to the Black Cat Laser Cutter Calico}}

	Vinyl cutters work with vector images, rather than raster images.		Vinyl cutters work with vector images, rather than raster images.
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	==== Process ====		==== Process ====

	# Design using preferred CAD environment. / ~~Heat Transfer Mirroring~~		# Design using preferred CAD environment. / Prepare image to cut
	# Import design file to VinylMaster Cut (+~~File Prep~~ if ~~not VinylMaster)~~		# Import design file to VinylMaster Cut + Vectorize if raster image.
	# Prepare Machine (Load material (backing if needed), test pressure/speed)		# Prepare Machine (Load material (backing if needed), test pressure/speed, area test)
	# Send Design to Machine		# Send Design to Machine
	# Weeding		# Weeding
	# Transfer using transfer tape or ~~special~~ Heat transfer ~~tape~~.		# Transfer using transfer tape or Heat transfer Vinyl post processing steps.
	=== Software ===		=== Software ===

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	\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]		\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. If you are using a spool type material, rotate the machine and there slot with a rod to attach your spool. Place the spool so the correct side faces the blade. \|center]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. If you are using a spool type material, rotate the machine and there slot with a rod to attach your spool. Place the spool so the correct side faces the blade. \|center]]
	\|[[File:~~Spool~~.jpg\|thumb\|2.2 If you are using a sheet vinyl, you may directly feed the material. Based on the size and malleability of the material, you may want to shift the pinch feeders' placement to accommodate the~~<nowiki/>~~ size or attach a [[Vinyl cutter#Carrier Sheets\|carrier sheet]] for stability.~~\|center~~]]		\|[[File:Feeding Wheel Slots.jpg\|center\|thumb\|2.2 If you are using a sheet vinyl, you may directly feed the material. Based on the size and malleability of the material, you may want to shift the pinch feeders' placement to accommodate the size or attach a [[Vinyl cutter#Carrier Sheets\|carrier sheet]] for stability.]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]		\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]
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	Go to [https://uscutter.com/titan-series-vinyl-cutter-blades-1-each-30-45-60-degrees/ Titan 3 Compatible Blades]		Go to [https://uscutter.com/titan-series-vinyl-cutter-blades-1-each-30-45-60-degrees/ Titan 3 Compatible Blades]

			=== Feedback / Class or 1:1 Requests / Experimental Shrares (Coming Soon) ===

File:FrontPageVinylcutter.jpg

HeeJin Park — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:19:11 GMT

HeeJin Park uploaded File:FrontPageVinylcutter.jpg

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FrontPageVinylcutter

File:Feeding Wheel Slots.jpg

HeeJin Park — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:16:48 GMT

HeeJin Park uploaded File:Feeding Wheel Slots.jpg

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Feeding Wheel Slots

Vinyl cutter

HeeJin Park — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:07:39 GMT

VinylMaster Cut V5

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	Vinyl cutters work with vector images, rather than raster images.		Vinyl cutters work with vector images, rather than raster images.
	* '''Raster images''' are made of individual pixels. Photos and most images downloaded from the internet are raster images. Common formats include '''JPG, PNG, and GIF'''. When enlarged, raster images can become blurry or pixelated.		* '''Raster images''' are made of individual pixels. Photos and most images downloaded from the internet are raster images. Common formats include '''JPG, PNG, and GIF'''. When enlarged, raster images can become blurry or pixelated.
	* '''Vector images''' are made of mathematically defined lines, curves, and shapes called '''paths'''. They can be resized without losing quality. Common vector formats include '''SVG, AI, EPS, and some PDF files'''.		* '''Vector images''' are made of mathematically defined lines, curves, and shapes called '''paths'''. They can be resized without losing quality. Common vector formats include '''SVG, AI, EPS, and some PDF files'''.

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	==== VinylMaster Cut V5 ====		==== VinylMaster Cut V5 ====
	The lab provides VinylMaster Cut V5 for its users. As VinylMaster is primarily intended for preparing and sending designs to the vinyl cutter, and its native workspace includes a limited selection of fonts and design tools. VinylMaster also includes a built-in vectorize function located on the control bars. This tool can convert raster images into vector ~~artwork~~; however, the vectorization process may simplify and smooth shapes, resulting in the loss of fine details from the original artwork.		The lab provides VinylMaster Cut V5 for its users. As VinylMaster is primarily intended for preparing and sending designs to the vinyl cutter, and its native workspace includes a limited selection of fonts and design tools. '''VinylMaster also includes a built-in vectorize function''' located on the control bars. (Images>Vectorize - exception to pdf files) This tool can convert raster images into vector outlines; however, the vectorization process may simplify and smooth shapes, resulting in the loss of fine details from the original artwork.

	If your design requires a specific font, style, or more advanced design features, create the design in your preferred design software first. Export the finished design in an appropriate vector format, then import it into VinylMaster Cut V5 for production. This workflow helps preserve the intended appearance of your design and reduces the risk of unexpected formatting or font related errors.		If your design requires a specific font, style, or more advanced design features, create the design in your preferred design software first. Export the finished design in an appropriate vector format, then import it into VinylMaster Cut V5 for production. This workflow helps preserve the intended appearance of your design and reduces the risk of unexpected formatting or font related errors.
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	\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]		\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. If you are using a spool type material, rotate the machine and there slot with a rod to attach your spool. Place the spool so the correct side faces the blade. \|center]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. If you are using a spool type material, rotate the machine and there slot with a rod to attach your spool. Place the spool so the correct side faces the blade. \|center]]
	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2.2 If you are using a sheet vinyl, you may directly feed the material. Based on the size and malleability of the material, you may want to shift the ~~wheels~~' ~~alignment~~ or attach a [[Vinyl cutter#Carrier Sheets\|carrier sheet]]~~<nowiki/>~~ for stability\|center]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2.2 If you are using a sheet vinyl, you may directly feed the material. Based on the size and malleability of the material, you may want to shift the pinch feeders' placement to accommodate the<nowiki/> size or attach a [[Vinyl cutter#Carrier Sheets\|carrier sheet]] for stability.\|center]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]		\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]
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	====== Machine setting ======		====== Machine setting ======
	There are some native functions in VinylMaster Pro that you ~~may~~ find useful.		There are some native functions in VinylMaster Pro that you will find useful.

	Area Test		Area Test
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:Area Test Button.png\|thumb\|You can press this button to prompt an area test, ensuring that your design will but cut within material range. \|center\|377x377px]]		\|[[File:Area Test Button.png\|thumb\|You can press this button to prompt an area test, the knife will trace the cutting area ensuring that your design will but cut within material range. \|center\|377x377px]]
	\|[[File:AreaTest.png\|thumb\|~~Do not toggle options, press~~ Area Test\|center\|405x405px]]		\|[[File:AreaTest.png\|thumb\|Area Test button is available File > Cut/Plot > Send to Cutter > Area Test > Yes.\|center\|405x405px]]
	\|}		\|}
	Absolute Position		Absolute Position

3DFabLight

AlanKilian — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:12:09 GMT

Images of things produced by this machine

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	* 3/4" thin wall aluminum tubing cut. The CAD wrap around the tube is not perfect and the holes are not centerd on the tube face. This is an issue with the design and not the machine's cutting or pointing ability		* 3/4" thin wall aluminum tubing cut. The CAD wrap around the tube is not perfect and the holes are not centerd on the tube face. This is an issue with the design and not the machine's cutting or pointing ability
	[[File:Tubes.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:Tubes.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

			* Cut through 0.125" thick steel at 0.2 Inches-per-second
			[[File:FabLightTestCut.jpg\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

File:FabLightTestCut.jpg

AlanKilian — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:10:50 GMT

AlanKilian uploaded File:FabLightTestCut.jpg

New page

3DFabLight

AlanKilian — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:10:22 GMT

Images of things produced by this machine

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	* The first thing cut by our machine. Rusty steel sheet. Laser was not centered and this produced a non optimal cut.		* The first thing cut by our machine. Rusty steel sheet. Laser was not centered and this produced a non optimal cut.
	[[File:FirstLight.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:FirstLight.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>


	* A nice 1" diameter circle in aluminum plate showing the laser's kerf size.		* A nice 1" diameter circle in aluminum plate showing the laser's kerf size.
	[[File:Circle.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:Circle.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>


	* Thin aluminum plate cut into an animal shape.		* Thin aluminum plate cut into an animal shape.
	[[File:Sheep.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:Sheep.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>


	* 3/4" thin wall aluminum tubing cut. The CAD wrap around the tube is not perfect and the holes are not centerd on the tube face. This is an issue with the design and not the machine's cutting or pointing ability		* 3/4" thin wall aluminum tubing cut. The CAD wrap around the tube is not perfect and the holes are not centerd on the tube face. This is an issue with the design and not the machine's cutting or pointing ability
	[[File:Tubes.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>		[[File:Tubes.JPG\|left\|300px]] <div style="clear: both"></div>

Vinyl cutter

HeeJin Park — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:40:05 GMT

Machine

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	=== Introduction ===		=== Introduction ===
	{{ToolBox\|tool_title=USCutter TITAN 3 ARMS Contour Cutting Vinyl Cutter - 28"\|restrictions=Green\|location=DigiFab Shop\|manual=~~Titan Documentation [~~[https://uscutter.com/content/PDFs/Titan_Documentation_6_27_2016.pdf]]\|model=USCTITAN-3-VMC\|image=~~No_image~~.~~jpeg~~\|make=USCutter}}		{{ToolBox\|tool_title=USCutter TITAN 3 ARMS Contour Cutting Vinyl Cutter - 28"\|restrictions=Green\|location=DigiFab Shop\|manual=[https://uscutter.com/content/PDFs/Titan_Documentation_6_27_2016.pdf Titan 3 Manual]\|model=USCTITAN-3-VMC\|image=NotHomed.jpg\|make=USCutter\|training=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/class-catalog Tool classes]\|testing=[https://www.artisansasylum.com/tool-testing Tool testing]\|serial=Unknown\|caption=Located next to black cat not Bombay}}
	~~Vinyl cutters work with '''vector graphics''', rather than '''raster graphics''':~~

			Vinyl cutters work with vector images, rather than raster images.
	* '''Raster images''' are made of individual pixels. Photos and most images downloaded from the internet are raster images. Common formats include '''JPG, PNG, and GIF'''. When enlarged, raster images can become blurry or pixelated.		* '''Raster images''' are made of individual pixels. Photos and most images downloaded from the internet are raster images. Common formats include '''JPG, PNG, and GIF'''. When enlarged, raster images can become blurry or pixelated.
	* '''Vector ~~graphics~~''' are made of mathematically defined lines, curves, and shapes called '''paths'''. They can be resized without losing quality. Common vector formats include '''SVG, AI, EPS, and some PDF files'''.		* '''Vector images''' are made of mathematically defined lines, curves, and shapes called '''paths'''. They can be resized without losing quality. Common vector formats include '''SVG, AI, EPS, and some PDF files'''.

	==== Process ====		==== Process ====
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	Common software that can create or work with vector graphics includes:		Common software that can create or work with vector graphics includes:

	* Adobe Illustrator		* Adobe Illustrator also available in Digital Design Lab, Inkscape
	* Inkscape		* TinkerCAD (web-based) and FreeCAD (available in Digital Design Lab)
	* ~~Rhino~~
	* AutoCAD and ~~other CAD software~~ (available in Digital Design Lab)
	* VinylMaster (with limited design functionality)		* VinylMaster (with limited design functionality)

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	\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]		\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you ~~will load~~\|center]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. If you are using a spool type material, rotate the machine and there slot with a rod to attach your spool. Place the spool so the correct side faces the blade. \|center]]
	\|		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2.2 If you are using a sheet vinyl, you may directly feed the material. Based on the size and malleability of the material, you may want to shift the wheels' alignment or attach a [[Vinyl cutter#Carrier Sheets\|carrier sheet]]<nowiki/> for stability\|center]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]		\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. ~~Place material with equal~~ space on both sides~~. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine~~. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ~~ripping~~ your ~~vinyl~~. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]		\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Vinyl placement must be square to the machine. Ensure you have 1/4" space on both sides. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease as it feeds, distorting your design or damaging your material. \|center]]
	\|[[File:Lever Engaged New.jpg\|center\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should be aligned.]]		\|[[File:Lever Engaged New.jpg\|center\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should be aligned.]]
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	* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.		* Aluminum: 0.083" (2.11mm) 12ga.
	* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.		* Copper: 0.048" (1.22mm) 18ga.

			* '''<span style="color:#FF0000">USE ONLY CLEAN METAL</span>'''
			** <span style="color:#FF0000">Rusty, oxidized, bendy metals will not cut properly and the bounce back of slag may damage the laser </span>

	==Do Not Use for:==		==Do Not Use for:==
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	== Things that go wrong with this machine during cutting ==		== Things that go wrong with this machine during cutting ==
	* ~~Sometimes during cutting, metal material splashes up on top of~~ the ~~sheet and this can confuse~~ the ~~Capacitive Height Sensor (CHS) and can result in~~ the ~~machine stopping and reporting "Too many tip touches".~~		* '''<span style="color:#FF0000">If the pierce operation does not cut all the way through the sheet, slag will spray all over the top of the sheet </span>'''
	** This means the tip has brushed the top ~~surface~~ of the ~~material and is getting ticked off at it.~~		** ''' <span style="color:#FF0000">STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY to prevent damage to the laser optics or the laser itself</span>'''
	** ~~The Start and Stop buttons on the front panel will start flashing and the machine will pause.~~
	** If you feel there'~~s nothing sticking up that the head will collide with, press the~~ "~~Start~~" ~~button~~ to ~~continue the cut.~~
	** There's no need to ~~close~~ the ~~popup image on~~ the ~~HMI.~~
	** The blue "Jog" rectangles will not be at the origin coordinates of (0,0). DO NOT MOVE THEM. Just hit the "Start" button.
	** It'~~s fine to continue the cut many times if this keeps happening.~~

	* Sometimes during cutting, a piece of material may drop out of the sheet. This can confuse the CHS and can result in the machine stopping and reporting "No material found".		* Sometimes during cutting, a piece of material may drop out of the sheet. This can confuse the CHS and can result in the machine stopping and reporting "No material found".

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	* September 16, 2026 Board Book		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - September 16, 2026.pdf\|September 16, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf\|July 15, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf\|July 15, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]

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			* September 16, 2026 Board Book
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf\|July 15, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - July 15, 2026.pdf\|July 15, 2026 Board Book]]
	* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]		* [[Media:Artisans Asylum Board Book - MEMBERS - FINAL - May 13, 2026.pdf\|May 13, 2026 Board Book]]

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	\|}[[File:~~Control Panel~~.jpg\|left\|~~thumb~~]]		\|}
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	===== Test Cut =====		===== Test Cut =====
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	A successful test cut should cut cleanly through the vinyl layer without cutting through the backing.		A successful test cut should cut cleanly through the vinyl layer without cutting through the backing.
			[[File:Control Panel New.jpg\|left\|frameless\|280x280px]]

	===== Force / Speed =====		===== Force / Speed =====
	Force controls how much pressure the blade applies to the material. Increase or decrease the force depending on the thickness and type of material being cut. Too little force may leave the vinyl incompletely cut, while too much force can cut into or through the backing sheet.		Force controls how much pressure the blade applies to the material. Increase or decrease the force depending on the thickness and type of material being cut. Too little force may leave the vinyl incompletely cut, while too much force can cut into or through the backing sheet.

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	\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]		\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]		\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]
	\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should ~~align~~.~~\|center~~]]		\|[[File:Lever Engaged New.jpg\|center\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should be aligned.]]
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	=== Machine ===		=== Machine ===
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg~~\|left~~\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.]]		\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load\|center]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Up.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material. \|~~left]][[File:Wheel Disengaged.jpg\|thumb\|left~~]]		\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]		\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]
			\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.\|center]]
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	\|~~[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg~~\|~~thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.]][[File:Wheel Engaged.jpg\|thumb]]~~		\|
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	\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]		\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]

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	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Up.jpg\|thumb\|~~Lever is disengaged~~\|left]][[File:Wheel Disengaged.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		\|[[File:Lever Up.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material. \|left]][[File:Wheel Disengaged.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]		\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|~~Lever engaged~~]][[File:Wheel Engaged.jpg\|thumb~~\|Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.~~ ]]		\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.]][[File:Wheel Engaged.jpg\|thumb]]
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	\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]		\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]

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	=== Machine ===		=== Machine ===
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg~~\|left~~\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.]]		\|[[File:Power Switch.jpg\|313x313px\|thumb\|1. First, turn the machine on. Power switch is located on the left side of the machine. The screen on the control panel will light up blue.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load\|center]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Up.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material. \|~~left]][[File:Wheel Disengaged.jpg\|thumb\|left~~]]		\|[[File:Lever Up New.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material.\|center]]
	\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]		\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]
			\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.\|center]]
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	\|~~[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg~~\|~~thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.]][[File:Wheel Engaged.jpg\|thumb]]~~		\|
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	\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]		\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]

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	\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load]]		\|[[File:Spool.jpg\|thumb\|2. you will load]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Up.jpg\|thumb\|~~Lever is disengaged~~\|left]][[File:Wheel Disengaged.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		\|[[File:Lever Up.jpg\|thumb\|Disengage the lever, this will lift the pinch roller giving room to place material. \|left]][[File:Wheel Disengaged.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]		\|[[File:Lining up Material.jpg\|thumb\|289x289px\|2. Place material with equal space on both sides. Place your vinyl so both edges are parallel to the ruler mark on the machine. Incorrect alignment may cause the material to warp and crease, distorting your design or ripping your vinyl. *Especially for larger designs!\|center]]
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	\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|~~Lever engaged~~]][[File:Wheel Engaged.jpg\|thumb~~\|Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.~~ ]]		\|[[File:Lever Engaged.jpg\|thumb\|Re-engage the lever. Pinch roller and Feed roller should align.]][[File:Wheel Engaged.jpg\|thumb]]
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	\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]		\|}[[File:Control Panel.jpg\|left\|thumb]]