Exterior Backup for V-Grooves Definition

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Last updated: Feb 20, 2024
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V-Groove Exterior Backup Definition

V-Groove Exterior Backup Definition

  • 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 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.

Exterior Backup on V-Grooves
Exterior Backup on V-Grooves Configurations

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.