These 100% carbide blades can be used on all Roland Print-Cut machines and Graphtec/Roland Vinyl Cutters
INDEX
General Info:
- Graphtec standard 0.9mm diameter and Roland standard 2.0mm blades are not interchangeable. The Roland blade holder has a 2.0mm diameter bearing at the bottom of it, so the Graphtec 0.9mm
diameter blade will not hold properly. As well, the Graphtec blade holders are larger diameters than the Roland XD blade holders, so they cannot be held in Roland machines.
- For blades from Graphtec Japan, the blade angles are calculated in an opposite manner as compared to Roland Blades:
- Roland 30deg blade == Graphtec Japan 60deg blade
- Roland 45deg blade == Graphtec Japan 45deg blade
- Roland 60deg blade == Graphtec Japan 30deg blade
ROLAND BLADES:
Blade types can be mix/matched for the prices below. Prices in $USD.
| Tool Number | Roland US Number | Roland Japan Number | Blade Angle | Offset (mm) | Application | Single Blade Price | Three Blades Price | Five Blades Price | Ten Blades Price |
| BR-20-30 | N/A | ZEC-U3017 | 30° | 0.18 | Intricate Cutting | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 |
| BR-20-45 | C-145 | ZEC-U5022 | 45° | 0.25 | General Purpose | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 |
| BR-20-60 | C-160 | ZEC-U3050 | 60° | 0.50 | Thick Materials | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 |
| BR-20-70 | N/A | N/A | 70° | 0.55 | Thick Materials | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 |
-
Roland BLade Holders:
- XD-CH4 (anodized aluminum): $90.00 USD (orange, blue, red available) double bearing
- XD-CH3 (plastic/ceramic): $55.00 USD (normal type) single bearing
- XD-CH2 (aluminum): $72.00 USD (lighter, more durable) single bearing
The magnet inside the blade holder is designed to be frictionless. Oil will not help at the magnet end, and may cause increased friction.
In general when the cutter holder starts to sieze causing the blade to stop turning properly, it's time to change the holder. In the ceramic blade holders, the cause is usually a cracked ceramic liner from drop impact. In some cases the bottom bearing will wear and temporary relief can be gotten from putting a drop of oil there, but that will not solve the problem long-term.
The Alloy blade holders are lighter and don't crack when they are dropped. They are used primarily on the high-end vinyl cutters (GX-PRO) and print-cut machines.
| 
| 
| 
| 
| 
| 
|
| HOLDER DIAGRAM | BLADE EXTENSION | CUTTER HOLDER SETUP | BLADE VIDEO | BLADE TRAINING | USAGE TIP | VERSAWORKS |
GRAPHTEC BLADES:
-
Graphtec vinyl cutter blades come in three different diameters, intended for different thicknesses of material:
- 0.9mm diameter blades for standard vinyls (up to 0.25mm)
- 1.5mm diameter blades for thicker materials (0.25mm to 0.5mm)
- 3.0mm diameter blades for thick resist or cardboard (up to 2mm)
Blade types can be mix/matched for the prices below. Prices in $USD.
| Tool Number | Type | Blade Angle | Offset (mm) | Application | Single Blade Price | Three Blades Price | Five Blades Price | Ten Blades Price | Blade Holder |
| BG-09-30 | 0.9mm dia | 30° | See Notes | Thin/Intricate Materials | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 | PHP33CB09N-HS PHP35CB09N-HS |
| BG-15-30 | 1.5mm dia | 30° | See Notes | Thin/Intricate Materials | 12.00 | 34.00 | 51.45 | 100.70 | PHP33CB15N-HS PHP35CB15N-HS |
| BG-09-45 | 0.9mm dia | 45° | See Notes | General Purpose | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 | PHP33CB09N-HS PHP35CB09N-HS |
| BG-15-45 | 1.5mm dia | 45° | See Notes | General Purpose | 12.00 | 34.00 | 51.45 | 100.70 | PHP33CB15N-HS PHP35CB15N-HS |
| BG-09-60 | 0.9mm dia | 60° | See Notes | Thick Materials | 9.85 | 27.35 | 42.75 | 83.25 | PHP33CB09N-HS PHP35CB09N-HS |
| BG-15-60 | 1.5mm dia | 60° | See Notes | Thick Materials | 12.00 | 34.00 | 51.45 | 100.70 | PHP33CB15N-HS PHP35CB15N-HS |
| 
| 
| 
| 
|
| FC9.85/CE700 Blade Chart | Graphtec Legacy Blade Guide | PHP33 Manual | PHP35 Manual | Blade Setup |
