Pressure Process Lettering Machines, Continued
Manual
Some pressure process lettering machines cut letters or symbols from paper
machines -
and vinyl tape. Each letter/symbol is an individual font template. The
cutout image
template is inserted into a channel with the cutting edge facing the tape. A
rotating drum applies sufficient amount of pressure to cut through the paper
or vinyl as the tape and template press together. A manual machine has a
hand-operated crank, letterspacing adjustment, letter height adjustment,
pressure adjustment, tape holder, and font templates.
To use a manual machine, follow this table:
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