Rotation on Openings |
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The Rotationfield controls how much the foot block |
will rotate |
before cutting. |
Adjust the Rotationif you are |
on a non-oval opening. If you have too much |
Rotation on a non-oval opening you will get a Flare, too little rotation and you will get a Swoop. |
Current Bevel Type | |
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Select the desired Cartridge |
Type Tab and then the bevel type you want to edit from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control before making adjustments. Select Current Bevel Type-Front of Mat if it is being cut from the front of the mat. |
Degrees of Rotation for Non-Oval Openings | |
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In Rotation, eight points equals one degree of rotation. |
Opening Swoop
If the beginning of the cut swoops toward the non-oval opening, it is because the Rotation is too low.
Users usually make adjustments four points at a time. Increase the Rotationto turn the foot block clockwise to correct for a Swoop. Decrease the Rotationto turn the foot block counterclockwise to correct for a Flare. |
Opening has a Swoop | |
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The beginning of the cut swoops toward the non-oval opening. | |
Increase the Rotation. |
Opening Flare
If the beginning of the cut flares away from the non-oval opening, it is because the Rotation is too high.
The object will now cut correctly. | |
When making adjustments, click either the minus or plus button (-/+) at the end of the desired field about five or six times in the direction indicated. Click OK and do a test cut. Check the results of the cut and continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved. |
Opening has a Flare | |
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The beginning of the cut flares away from the non-oval opening. | |
Decrease the Rotation. | |
The object will now cut correctly. | |
When making adjustments, click either the minus or plus button (-/+) at the end of the desired field about five or six times in the direction indicated. Click OK and do a test cut. Check the results of the cut and continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved. |
Twisted Corner | |
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A Twisted Corner is when the blade turns before retracting from the matboard, which tears the matboard and twists the corner. |
This is especially visible from the back of the mat. Check to make sure the |
In Rotation, eight points equals one degree of rotation.
Users usually make adjustments 4 points at a time.
Increase the rotation to turn the foot block clockwise, decrease the rotation to turn the foot block counterclockwise.Rotation hasn't been set to a high number. Optionally, see the Clean the Foot Block procedure for information on cleaning the foot block. Twisted corners can also be a symptom of oil/water in the Air Valve, or an issue with the Head. Check the Air Regulator for excess water. |
Degrees of Rotation
In Rotation, eight points equals one degree of rotation. Increase the rotation to turn the foot block clockwise, decrease the rotation to turn the foot block counterclockwise.