How does one cut aluminum ribbon foil to dimensions with milimeter accuracy without going through a complex, delicate procedure? Is there some kind of equipment that can do this sort of thing? I have a lot of ribbon experiments I want to do and I require a method of making a sizable quantity of ribbon.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Interesting!
Is the Silhuette able to cut low single digit micron raw foil cleanly? Just the foil with no backing?
Is the Silhuette able to cut low single digit micron raw foil cleanly? Just the foil with no backing?
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Damn. there goes my hopes 😛
To be clear, I don't want to cut traces, I just want to cut single ribbon strips. Like capacitor foil.
To be clear, I don't want to cut traces, I just want to cut single ribbon strips. Like capacitor foil.
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I used a roller cutter for cutting the foil for my experiments. The foil was 6µm, no backing. To prevent distortion of the ribbons a hardened glass sheet was used as surface for cutting.
I put the foil on a glas plate with water and soap and use a special ruler (don't know the name in English)to measure from the side of the glas plate.
And I use a normal ruler to put on the aluminium and cut it with a roler blade.
Rob
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Yes, I have used that method too. A good idea is to moisten the glass first so that the thin foil doesn't move around.
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Standard xacto blades work well also. I used WD-40 as a hold down agent because on the sizes used the water/soap combo discolored or corroded the aluminum.
Maybe the length of time I needed to cut all the traces was the factor.
To avoid buying a ton of blades, I just sharpened them with a ceramic stone
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David
What about self healing cutting mat as surface for cutting? Will it not hold the aluminium foil in place while cutting?
Glass is flat and hard enough to resist cuts and easily available everywhere. I cant see a reason for a substitute
You also get good feedback from the blade as you cut the foil.
For a decent hydraulic interface , you would need a well sealed surface with no porosity in whatever you use
On glass you still need to be careful , and a template or firm pressure of a straight edge gives you some insurance against lifting
Regards
David
You also get good feedback from the blade as you cut the foil.
For a decent hydraulic interface , you would need a well sealed surface with no porosity in whatever you use
On glass you still need to be careful , and a template or firm pressure of a straight edge gives you some insurance against lifting
Regards
David
I dunno guys, I need god-like precision for my intended experiments. I question whether it can be done properly by hand. I want to put no more than .5mm distance between the ribbon and the magnets.
Maybe I should start looking for sources to purchase custom ribbon from that don't require you to buy a literal ton of foil.
Maybe I should start looking for sources to purchase custom ribbon from that don't require you to buy a literal ton of foil.
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Still needs a backing...
It seems that the cut (kerf width) is about 1 mm and that the cut out is a little bit rough.
Perhaps there are other CNC machines that are better.
Um, I just use my wife's manual spaghetti machine. Cuts perfect 1/4" wide strips, and LOTS of them.
Laugh all you want, but works for me!!
Laugh all you want, but works for me!!
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