Exterior Overcut on the Outside: FrameShop Configurations Screen

Exterior Overcut on the Outside

Exterior Overcut on the Outside

The Exterior Overcut is where the cut continues into the corner before retracting the blade from the matboard on the exterior cuts, such as when cutting a rectangle.

Exterior Cuts cut into the matboard, not the fallout of the opening.

The Exterior Overcut Field Controls Where the Blade Continues into the Corner Before Retracting the Blade on the Exterior Cuts of Non-Oval Outside

Current Outside Bevel Type

Select the desired Cartridge 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.

Select the Desired Bevel Type From the Bevel Type Dropdown Control

Red Arrow on the Configuration Map

The Exterior Overcut is displayed on the Configuration Map and on the associated field as a red arrow.

Check against the Configuration Map of the Bevel Type you are cutting to determine specifically which cuts are the Exterior Overcuts.

Exterior Cuts, such as rectangles, cut into the matboard, not the fallout of the opening.

Outside Exterior Overcut Too Long

Outside Exterior Overcut Too Long
This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Overcut retracts the blade too late, it makes the exterior overcut too long. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
Decrease the Exterior Overcut.
The corners will now meet up properly. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
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.

Outside Exterior Overcut Too Short

Outside Exterior Overcut Too Short
This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Overcut retracts the blade too soon, it makes the exterior overcut too short. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
Increase the Exterior Overcut.
The corners will now meet up properly. Bevel is shown for clarity of blade movement.
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.

Outside Interior Overcuts

Outside Interior Overcuts
This is viewed from the front of the mat. For Overcuts where the blade comes out of the fallout instead of the matboard, see Interior Overcut.