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Oval Rotation on Outside: FrameShop Configurations Scree

Oval Rotation on Outside

Oval Rotation on Outside

The Oval Rotation field controls how much the foot block will rotate before cutting. Adjust the Oval Rotation if you are getting Bumps or Feathers on an oval outside.

If you have too much rotation on an oval outside, you will get a Feather, too little and you will get a Bump.

Oval Rotation Adjusts for Feather or Bumps in the Oval Outsides

Current Bevel Type

Current Bevel Type

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.

Select the Desired Bevel Type From the Bevel Type Dropdown Control

Degrees of Rotation for Oval Openings

Degrees of Rotation for Oval Openings

In Oval Rotation, eight points equals one degree of rotation. 

Users usually make adjustments 4 points at a time.

Increase the Oval Rotation to turn the foot block clockwise to correct for a Bump.

Decrease the Oval Rotation to turn the foot block counterclockwise to correct for a Feather.

Oval Outside has a Bump

Oval Outside has a Bump

The blade returns to the outside of the starting point of an oval outside cut, creating a bump in the oval.

Increase the Oval 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.

Oval Outside has a Feather

Oval Outside has a Feather

The blade returns to the inside of the starting point of an oval outside cut, creating a feather in the oval.

Decrease the Oval 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.

Circle/Oval Rotation Utility

Circle/Oval Rotation Utility

Optionally, use the Circle/Oval Rotation Utility to fine-tune specific sizes of circles/ovals.