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Cartridges Involved

This Configuration element involves the following Cartridges.

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Note: Not all cartridges are available for all CMC models.

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The Other Cartridge Adjustments Involve These Cartridges

Other Cartridge Adjustments

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  • The Other Cartridge Adjustments section contains additional configuration fields for V-Grooves and for the non-blade Tool cartridges as described below.

Adjusting the Individual Adjustments

Tip

  • To adjust, click plus/minus on the desired field about five times.

  • Click OK and do another test cut.

  • Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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Select the Cartridge Adjustment to be Edited:

Width Adjustment (V-Groove)

Problem:

  • The V-Groove Width is cut Too Wide or Too Thin.

Resolution:

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titleV-Groove Width Adjustment Definition

The V-Groove Width Adjustment controls the Width of the V-Groove Lines.

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Outside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

The Outside cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with Swoopsor Flares.

Resolution:

If the Outside Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with a Swoop, Decrease the Outside Rotation

Cartridges Involved

This Configuration element involves the following Cartridges.

Info

Note: Not all cartridges are available for all CMC models.

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The Other Cartridge Adjustments Involve These Cartridges

Other Cartridge Adjustments

Info

  • The Other Cartridge Adjustments section contains additional configuration fields for V-Grooves and for the non-blade Tool cartridges as described below.

Adjusting the Individual Adjustments

Tip

  • To adjust, click plus/minus on the desired field about five times.

  • Click OK and do another test cut.

  • Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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Select the Cartridge Adjustment to be Edited:

Width Adjustment (V-Groove)

Problem:

  • The V-Groove Width is cut Too Wide or Too Thin.

Resolution:

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titleV-Groove Width Adjustment Definition

The Width Adjustment controls the Width of the V-Groove Lines.

If the V-Groove is cutting Too Thin, Increase the Width Adjustment.

If the V-Groove is cutting Too Wide, Decrease the Width Adjustment.

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Outside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

  • The Outside cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with Swoopsor Flares.

Resolution:

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titleOutside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves Definition

The Outside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in the Outside Cut of the Non-Oval V-Grooves.

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titleOutside V-Groove Swoop Definition

A Swoopin a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoopsor Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

If the Outside Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with a

Flare

Swoop,

Increase

Decrease the Outside Rotation

.See Outside Rotation for additional information

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V-Grooves Definition
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titleOutside Rotation on V-Groove Flare Definition

A Flare in a Non-Oval

The Outside V-Groove is where the corners Curve Away from the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls  controls for Swoops and Flares in the Outside Cut of the or Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

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titleOutside V-Groove Swoop Definition

A Swoopin If the Outside Cut of a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the opening on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove.

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titleOutside V-Groove Flare Definition

A Flare in the Outside Cut of a cuts with a Flare, Increase the Outside Rotation.

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Inside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

  • The Inside cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with Swoops or Flares.

Resolution:

  • If the Inside Non-Oval V-Groove

is where the corners Curve Away from the opening on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove.		Image Removed

Inside Rotation (V-Groove) 

Problem:

  • The Inside cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove cuts with Swoops or Flares.

Resolution:

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titleInside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves Definition

The Inside Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in the Inside Cut of the Non-Oval V-Grooves.

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titleInside V-Groove Swoop Definition

A Swoopin a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves

The Inside Rotation  controls for Swoopsor Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoops and Flares in .

If the Inside Cut of the Non-Oval V-GroovesV-Groove cuts with a Swoop, Increase the Inside Rotation.

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titleInside V-Groove Swoop Flare Definition

A Swoop Flare in the Inside Cut of a Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward Away from the opening on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

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titleInside V-Groove Flare Definition

A Flare in the Inside Cut of a The Rotation on Non-Oval V-Grooves controls for Swoopsor Flares on Non-Oval V-Grooves.

If the Inside Non-Oval V-Groove is where the corners Curve Away from the opening on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove cuts with a Flare, Decrease the Inside Rotation.

Outside Oval Rotation (V-Groove)  

Problem:

  • The Outside cut of the Oval V-Groove cuts with Feathers or Bumps.

Resolution:

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titleOutside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition

The Outside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Feathers or Bumpson the Outside Cut of an Oval V-Grooveon the Outside Cut of an Oval V-Groove.

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titleOutside V-Groove Feather Definition

A Feather in an Oval V-Groove is a Fringe of material left behind where the cut started and ended on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumpsor Featherson an Oval V-Groove.

If the Outside Oval V-Groove cuts with a Feather, Increase the Outside Oval Rotation.

Outside Bump Definition
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titleOutside V-Groove Feather Bump Definition

A Feather on the Outside Cut of Bump in an Oval V-Groove is a Fringe Lump of material left behind where the cut started and ended .

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on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumpsor Featherson an Oval V-Groove

A Bump on .

If the Outside Cut of an Oval V-Grooveis a Lump of material left behind where the cut started and ended cuts with a Bump, Decrease the Outside Oval Rotation.

Inside Oval Rotation (V-Groove)  

Problem:

Resolution:

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titleInside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition
Inside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Definition

The Inside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Feathers or Bumpson the Inside Cut of an Oval V-Groove.

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titleInside V-Groove Feather Definition

A Feather in an Oval V-Groove is a Fringe of material left behind where the cut started and ended on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumpsor Feathersor Bumpson on an Oval V-Groove.

If the Inside Cut of an Oval V-Groovecuts with a Feather, Decrease the Inside Oval Rotation.

Inside Bump Definition
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titleInside V-Groove Feather Bump Definition

A Feather on the Inside Cut of the Bump in an Oval V-Groove is a Fringe Lump of material left behind where the cut started and ended .

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on either the Outside or Inside Cut of the V-Groove.

The Oval Rotation for V-Grooves controls for Bumpsor Featherson an Oval V-Groove

A Bump on .

If the Inside Cut of the Oval V-Grooveis a Lump of material left behind where the cut started and ended cuts with a Bump, Increase the Inside Oval Rotation.

Horizontal Adjustment (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • The Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool Object is applied in the Wrong Place Horizontally.

Resolution:

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titleHorizontal Adjustment Definition

The Horizontal Adjustment defines the global Horizontal placement of objects applied with the Non-Blade Tool Cartridgesthe global Horizontal placement of objects applied with the Non-Blade Tool Cartridges.

If the Tool line is applied too far Left Horizontally, Increase the Horizontal Adjustment.

If the Tool line is applied too far Right Horizontally, Decrease the Horizontal Adjustment.

Vertical Adjustment (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • The Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool Objectis applied in the Wrong Place Vertically.

Problem:

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titleVertical Adjustment Definition

The Vertical Adjustment defines the global Vertical placement of objects applied with the Non-Blade Tool Cartridges.

If the Tool line is applied too far Up Vertically, Decrease the Vertical Adjustment.

If the Tool line is applied too far Down Vertically, Increase the Vertical Adjustment.

Depth Setting (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

Resolution:

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titleDepth Setting Definition

The Depth Setting controls the Blade Depth for the Non-Blade Tools in the Configurationsthe Non-Blade Tools in the Configurations.

If the Non-Blade Tool is too Deep, Decrease the Depth Setting.

If the Non-Blade Tool is too Shallow, Increase the Depth Setting.

Corner Pause (ms) (Tool Specific)  

Problem:

Resolution:

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titleCorner Pause Definition

The Corner Pause setting in Configurations is the amount of time, in milliseconds, to pause the application of the Non-Blade Tools between segments.

The Non-Blade Tool is Tearing in the Corners of the segments, Increase the Corner Pause. 

The Non-Blade Tool is Pausing Too Long in the Corners of the segments, Decrease the Corner Pause. 

Overshoot (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

  • The Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool line is applied Too Long or Too Short.

Resolution:

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titleOvershoot Definition

The Overshoot controls how far past the end of the Line/Arc Segment to apply the Non-Blade Tool (Deboss, Pen or Vinyl).

This is similar to the Overcut used with the Blade cartridgeswith the Blade cartridges.

If the Overshoot is applied too Long, Decrease the Overshoot.

If the Overshoot is applied too Short, Increase the Overshoot.

Plunge (Tool Specific) 

Problem:

Resolution:

  • The Non-Blade Tool leaves a Dot where it plunges, select Unplunge.

  • The Non-Blade Tool takes Too Long to apply, select Plunge.

  • See Plunge for additional information for the Deboss, Pen or Vinyl Tool.

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titlePlunge Definition

The Plunge function controls whether to Plunge/Unplunge between the Line/Arc Segments of an object when applying a Non-Blade Tool.

The Non-Blade Tool leaves a Dot where it plunges, select Unplunge.

The Non-Blade Tool takes Too Long to apply, select Plunge.

Install Pen  

Problem:

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titlePen Definition

The Install Pen Tool allows you to draw on the matboard surfaceUtility calibrates the Pen Tool for use on the CMC.

The Pen Cartridge draws onto the surface of the matboard to create a design. In addition to templates, you can also Pen CutArts, LetterMats and TTFs.