MPCNC Universal Mount for Roland Style Drag Knife

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A Simple Adaptation of the Universal Mount 525 to Attach a Roland or Liyu Style Vinyl Cutter to AllTed's MPCNC. I created a straightforward adaptation of HicWic's Universal Mount 525 to attach a vinyl cutter to AllTed's MPCNC, but I didn't find a suitable mount for this style of drag knife. So, I made a basic mount that works with the Universal Mount. The spring-loaded mounts actually hinder corner actions, making them nearly impossible. Following AllTed's advice, I placed a piece of glass under the vinyl to create a flat surface (the carbide cutter is adjusted to only cut through the vinyl without scratching the paper backing). Feel free to let me know if you think this part needs any adjustments. The zip ties seem to keep it securely in place for my purposes. Enjoy! Notes: 1/16/2017 - I marked this thing as a work in progress. Version 1 had an issue with tool height in Z space, but Version 2a fixes that problem. However, I haven't printed the new part yet. I also added the Sketchup project file for anyone who wants to modify the design. 1/18/2017 - I unmarked this thing as a work in progress. It prints great and is functional. Print Settings: Printer: Alunar Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3mm Infill: 55% Notes: These are the approximate settings I used. Post-Printing: Parts Needed: 1) Roland style vinyl cutter holder ($14 on Amazon) - QTY. 1 2) Small cable ties - QTY. 2 3) MPCNC Machine - QTY. 1 4) HicWic's Universal Mount 525 - QTY. 1 5) M3 x 12+ cap screws - QTY. 2 6) M3 nuts - QTY. 2 7) Sticky back vinyl material - QTY. 1+ How I Designed This: Sketchup: I designed this part in Sketchup, exported it as an STL file and printed it in Repetier with a Cura profile for PLA.