How to Set up Plunge Count to Automatically Pause for a Blade Change
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 Plungesfor 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.
On the Cut Preview Screen, click the Configurations button.
The Configurations Screen will open.
Select the desired Blade CartridgeTab.
All of the Bladed Cartridges have a Plunge Count field.
Enter the desired Plunge Count value.
Click OK.
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.
On the Cut Preview Screen, make sure that the Plunge Count Toggle is On.
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.
