Versions Compared

Old Version 2

changes.mady.by.user dani.simmonds

Saved on

compared with

New Version Current

changes.mady.by.user dani.simmonds

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

How to Set up Plunge Count to Automatically Pause for a Blade Change

Info

  • These instructions will show you how to set up the Plunge Count to automatically pause for a Blade Change.

  • The Plunge Count controls the number of Blade Plunges for each Blade Cartridge before pausing for a Blade Change.

  • Click New Mat Design on the FrameShop Main Page.

  • Create a simple 2x2 mat with 2” Borders on the New Openings Screen and click Send to CMC.

PlungeCountNOSCut800.png

  • On the Cut Preview Screen, click the Configurations button.

PlungeCountConfigButton800.png

  • The Configurations Screen will open.

45CartridgeConfig70800.jpg

  • Select the desired Blade Cartridge Tab.

  • All of the Bladed Cartridges have a Plunge Count field.

PlungeCountFieldConfigsStart800.png

  • Enter the desired Plunge Count value.

  • Click OK.

Info

  • Note: Start with a Plunge Count value of 40 and adjust as necessary for your particular situation.

  • Many factors can affect Blade Life, including the type of matboard, thickness of the matboard, impurities in the matboard, the type of openings being cut, etc.

PlungeCountFieldConfigsEnd800.png

  • On the Cut Preview Screen, make sure that the Plunge Count Toggle is On.

PlungeCountPlungeCountToggle800.png

  • Now as you cut with this Blade Cartridge, the system will pause and will prompt for a Blade Change after the specified number of Plunges of the Blade.