45 Degree V-Groove Configurations

A 45° Normal Bevel Closed V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement. The matboard is sliced halfway through the thickness and the core is visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise.

Select V-Groove from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit this configuration.

The 45° Normal Bevel Open V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the matboard and a corresponding cut in the fallout, both forming a mirrored arrangement a specified distance apart. Both the matboard core and the lower layer matboard are visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise: Normal Bevel Drop*.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise: Normal Bevel Opening.

*The Drop is one of the categories within certain opening styles, like the initial section cut of an Open V-Groove. However, it cannot be chosen as a standalone bevel type within Designer.

Select Normal Drop or Normal Drop-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit the interior cut configuration.

Select Normal Bevel or Normal Bevel-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit the exterior cut configuration.

See: 45 Degree Normal Bevel Drop Configurations

See: 45 Degree Normal Bevel Opening Configurations

The 45° Reverse Bevel Open V-Groove involves two symmetrical cuts: one in the fallout and a corresponding cut in the matboard, both forming a mirrored arrangement a specified distance apart. The matboard core is not visible but the lower layer matboard is visible from the front.

First Cut: Cuts the Interior cut into the Fallout Clockwise: Reverse Bevel Drop*.

Second Cut: Cuts the Exterior cut into the Matboard Counter-Clockwise: Reverse Bevel Opening.

*The Drop is one of the categories within certain opening styles, like the initial section cut of an Open V-Groove. However, it cannot be chosen as a standalone bevel type within Designer.

Select Reverse Drop or Reverse Drop-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit the interior cut configuration.

Select Reverse Bevel or Reverse Bevel-Front of Mat from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control to edit the exterior cut configuration.

See: 45 Degree Reverse Bevel Drop Configurations

See: 45 Degree Reverse Bevel Opening Configurations

Cutting from the Front will cut with the face of the mat toward the operator, and can be selected on the Cutting Preview.

• On the Configurations screen the Current Bevel Type dropdown control will display the bevel types in this manner:

  • Cut from the Back bevel type names will be displayed with no further label; i.e., Normal Bevel.

  • Cut from the Front bevel type names will be displayed with a Front label; i.e., Normal Bevel-Front of Mat.

  • V-Grooves have their own selection on the list.

If you are cutting an element that must be applied to the front of the mat, such as a V-Groove or Pen design, any openings on that layer will also cut from the front and use the Front of Mat configuration item; i.e., Normal Bevel - Front of Mat.

So if you are having problems with a Normal Bevel cut on the same layer as a V-Groove, make sure you select Normal Bevel-Front of Mat to edit the configurations for that opening.  

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The Horizontal Home defines the global Horizontal placement of objects cut with the Blade Cartridges.

If the Opening is cut Too Far Left Horizontally, Increase the Horizontal Home.

If the Opening is cut Too Far Right Horizontally, Decrease the Horizontal Home.

See: Horizontal Home for V-Grooves Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The Vertical Home defines the global Vertical placement of objects cut with the Blade Cartridges.

If the Opening is cut Too Far Up Vertically, Decrease the Vertical Home.

If the Opening is cut Too Far Down Vertically, Increase the Vertical Home.

See: Vertical Home for V-Grooves Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The Depth Bias is used to calculate the proper Blade Depth when the SKU selected for the matboard contains the Matboard Thickness.

The formula is: [(Default Depth) - 10]

For example, if the normal Blade Depth for 4-ply is 11, then 11-10=1, so enter 1 for the Depth Bias.

See: Depth Bias

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

See: Plunge Count

The V-Groove Exterior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cuts of the Outside Cut of the V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Exterior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout).   

If the Exterior Backup on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Exterior Backup.

If the Exterior Backup on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Exterior Backup.

The V-Groove Exterior Backup field is marked with a Green Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Exterior Backup Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Exterior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cuts of the Outside Cut of the V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Exterior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout).   

If the Exterior Backup on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Exterior Backup.

If the Exterior Backup on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Exterior Backup.

The V-Groove Exterior Backup field is marked with a Green Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Exterior Backup Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Exterior Overcut controls where the Blade Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cuts of the Outside Cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Exterior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout).  

If the Exterior Overcut on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Exterior Overcut.

If the Exterior Overcut on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Exterior Overcut.

The V-Groove Exterior Overcut field is marked with a Red Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Exterior Overcut Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Exterior Overcut controls where the Blade Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout) on the Exterior cuts of the Outside Cut of the Non-Oval V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Exterior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Matboard (not the Fallout).  

If the Exterior Overcut on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Exterior Overcut.

If the Exterior Overcut on the Outside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Exterior Overcut.

The V-Groove Exterior Overcut field is marked with a Red Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Exterior Overcut Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Interior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Fallout (not the Matboard) on the Interior cuts on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Interior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Fallout (not the Matboard).  

If the Interior Backup on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Interior Backup.

If the Interior Backup on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Interior Backup.

The V-Groove Interior Backup field is marked with a Black Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Interior Backup Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Interior Backup controls where the Blade Plunges into the Fallout (not the Matboard) on the Interior cuts on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Interior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Fallout (not the Matboard).  

If the Interior Backup on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Interior Backup.

If the Interior Backup on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Interior Backup.

The V-Groove Interior Backup field is marked with a Black Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Interior Backup Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Interior Overcut controls where the Blade Retracts from the Fallout (not the Matboard) on the Interior cuts of the Inside Cut of the V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Interior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Fallout (not the Matboard).  

If the Interior Overcut on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Interior Overcut on V-Grooves.

If the Interior Overcut on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Interior Overcut on V-Grooves.

The V-Groove Interior Overcut field is marked with a White Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Interior Overcut Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The V-Groove Interior Overcut controls where the Blade Retracts from the Fallout (not the Matboard) on the Interior cuts of the Inside Cut of the V-Groove. The initial plunge position is determined by the bevel type.

The Interior Cut is where the Blade Plunges or Retracts from the Fallout (not the Matboard).  

If the Interior Overcut on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Long, Decrease the Interior Overcut on V-Grooves.

If the Interior Overcut on the Inside Cut of the V-Groove is cut Too Short, Increase the Interior Overcut on V-Grooves.

The V-Groove Interior Overcut field is marked with a White Arrow on the Configurations screen and the Map illustration.

See: V-Groove Interior Overcut Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The Opening Adjustment controls the size of the Opening cut or Object applied with non-blade cartridges.

If the Opening is cut Too Large, Decrease the Opening Adjustment.

If the Opening is cut Too Small, Increase the Opening Adjustment.

See: Opening Adjustment for V-Grooves Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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.

See: V-Groove Width Adjustment Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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.

See: V-Groove Width Adjustment Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

A Swoop in the Outside cut of the V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the V-Groove.

If the Outside cut of the V-Groove has a Swoop, Decrease the Outside Rotation.

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

See: Outside Rotation Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

A Flare on the Outside cut of the V-Groove is where the corners Curve Away from the V-Groove.

If the Outside cut of the V-Groove has a Flare, Increase the Outside Rotation.

See: Outside Rotation Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

A Swoop on the Inside cut of the V-Groove is where the corners Curve Inward toward the V-Groove.

If the Inside cut of the V-Groove has a Swoop, Increase the Inside Rotation.

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

See: Inside Rotation Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

A Flare on the Inside cut of the V-Groove is where the corners Curve Away from the V-Groove.

If the Inside cut of the V-Groove has a Flare, Decrease the Inside Rotation.

See: Inside Rotation Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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

If the Outside cut of the Oval V-Groove cuts with a Bump, Decrease the Outside Oval Rotation.

See: Outside Oval Rotation Configurations for V-Grooves

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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

If the Outside cut of the Oval V-Groove has a Feather, Increase the Outside Oval Rotation.

See: Outside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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

If the Inside cut of the Oval V-Groove cuts with a Bump, Increase the Inside Oval Rotation.

See: Inside Oval Rotation Configurations for V-Grooves

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

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

If the Inside cut of the Oval V-Groove has a Feather, Decrease the Inside Oval Rotation.

See: Inside Oval Rotation for V-Grooves Configurations

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

When adjusting Configurations, click the Plus (Increase) or Minus (Decrease) button on the desired field about five times.

Click OK and do another test cut.

Continue making adjustments until the desired outcome is achieved.

The Troubleshooting Utility allows you to bring in a single opening and automatically selects the correct Cartridge tab and Bevel Type to configure.