Silhouette America has announced their new Cameo 5 vinyl cutter! Silhouette describes their Cameo 5 as, "...the fastest, most accurate, and quietest machine in Silhouette's lineup." Let's dive into what's new and what makes it different from previous models.
Cameo 4 vs Cameo 5: Let's Get Technical
The Cameo 5 is not only faster than previous models, but it is also quieter and has a stronger cutting force which is capable of cutting a wider variety of materials.
| Cameo 4 | Cameo 5 | |
| Max. Cutting Speed | 300mm/s | 400mm/s |
| Max. Cutting Force: Tool Holder 1 | 210 gf | 300 gf (± 20 gf) |
| Max. Cutting Force: Tool Holder 2 | 5 kgf | 5 kgf |
| Min. Loading Width | 8.5" |
5"
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Cameo 5: New Tools & Consumables
Heat Pens
The Heat Pen applies foil transfer material permanently onto select project surfaces. This can include surfaces such as faux leather or cardstock. As opposed to pressure-based foil that is pressed onto the material surface, the Heat Pen will transfer foil material via heat, thus providing a cleaner, brighter, more durable finish.
Compatible with: Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, Portrait 4 & Curio 2
Embossing Tool (Type C)
Embossing Tools can be used to emboss and deboss embossable foil and cardstock.
Compatible with: Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, and Curio 2
Pen Holder (Type C)
The Pen Holder allows you to use a range of pens, from a thinner standard ball-point pen to a thicker felt-tip marker.
Compatible with: Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, and Curio 2
Electrostatic Mat
The Cameo Electrostatic Mat has a regular adhesion level to hold most thin pieces of paper, cardstock, and general material types in place.
Compatible with: Cameo 5 and Cameo 5 Plus
Embossing Mat
The intended use of the embossing mat is to hold materials in place to be embossed, debossed, and punched.
Compatible with: Embossing Tool (Type C) and Leather Punch Tool
Cameo 5 Colorway Options
The Cameo 5 is available in four different color options:
Additional Product Features & What's Included:
Machine features include:
- Power tool capability
- Auto-cross cutting with the AutoBlade
- New reinforced roll feeder attachment (attachable)
- Quieter operation
- Electrostatic mat (optional add-on accessory)
- Adjustable pinch rollers with improved grip strength and ability to customize the position
- Improved registration mark reading for Print & Cut jobs
- Smooth opening lid architecture
- Full 12-inch cutting width
- Cut up to 16 feet in length
- Matless cutting capabilities
- 3 mm height clearance for thicker materials
- Automatic tool detection
- Wireless cutting with Bluetooth® connectivity
- PixScan™ compatible
- Driven by Silhouette Studio® giving you limitless design options to customize your projects
What's Included:
- Silhouette Cameo® 5
- AC Adapter/Power cable set
- Cutting Mat
- AutoBlade
- Blade adjustment tool
- Roll Feeder
- Silhouette Studio® software (download)
- 100 exclusive designs (available with registration)
- 1-month Silhouette Design Store subscription (available with registration)
Pre-Orders and Estimated Release Date:
We currently do not have an established release date, however, for the most up-to-date information on the new Cameo 5 and how you can be among the first to get one, go to heat.press/cameo5.
