Exterior Overcut on Crease: FrameShop Configurations Screen

Cartridges Involved

This Configuration element involves the following Cartridges.

Note: Not all cartridges are available for all CMC models.

Exterior Overcut on Creases
The Exterior Overcut is where the cartridge continues into the corner before retracting from the matboard. It is displayed on the Configuration map as a Red Arrow.

Make sure to select the Crease Cartridge Tab before making adjustments.

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 Crease Cartridge to determine specifically which cuts are the Exterior Overcuts.

Exterior Cuts cut into the matboard, not the fallout.

Crease Exterior Overcut Too Long
This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Overcut retracts the cartridge too late, it makes the exterior overcut too long.
Decrease the Exterior Overcut.
The corners will now meet up properly.
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.

Crease Exterior Overcut Too Short
This is viewed from the front of the mat. If the Exterior Overcut retracts the cartridge too soon, it makes the exterior overcut too short.
Increase the Exterior Overcut.
The corners will now meet up properly.
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.