Foamcore: How to Cut Foamcore

These instructions will walk you through cutting Foamcore.

Locate the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob which is usually located on the Control Panel on the left side of the Board for CMC’s that include this feature.

The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob allows you to switch between Standard and Low Clamp Pressure.

• Pull the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob Out to use the Lower Clamp Pressure.

• Push the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob In to use the Standard Clamp Pressure.

If you are having difficulty cutting through the current Foamcore, you could further slow the cutting speed down.

Select the desired layer on the Cut Preview.

Click the Cut Speeds button to open the Cut Speeds Screen.

Enter the desired Cut Speed Percentage for each Cartridge type, such as the 90° Cartridge.

Take care not to slow it too much or it might struggle to cut through the material.

• 100% is cutting at Full Speed.

• 50% is cutting at Half Speed.  

When that particular Cartridge is used next, it will use the new Cut Speed entered.

Slowing down the Cut Speed can help when cutting thick material or intricate designs to help prevent the Head from skipping on tight corners.

Click OK. 

Click on the Blade Depth button to open the Blade Depth screen.

Change the Blade Depth to the appropriate setting for this matboard.

Click OK.

Cut your design.