V-Groove Backup and Overcut Illustration: FrameShop Configurations Screen
V-Groove Backup and Overcut Illustration | |
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Adjust the V-Groove Backups and Overcuts to control specifically where the blade plunges in and retracts from the matboard or the fallout when cutting a V-Groove. | The Backups and Overcuts Fields for V-Grooves Control Specifically Where the Blade Plunges into and Retracts From the Matboard or Fallout |
V-Groove Cut Direction and Cut Order | |
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The inside of the V-Groove cuts first in a clockwise direction. These are internal cuts, which cut into the V-Groove fallout. The outside of the V-Groove cuts second in a counter-clockwise direction. These are external cuts, which cut into the matboard. | V-Groove Cut Direction and Cutting Order |
Make sure to select the desired Cartridge Tab, then select the V-Groove Configuration from the Current Bevel Type dropdown control before making adjustments. |
The V-Groove Exterior Backup (green arrow) is where the blade backs up before initially plunging into the matboard on the outside cut of the V-Groove. Exterior Cuts cut into the matboard, not the V-Groove fallout. | |
Select this topic to see more information on editing the V-Groove Exterior Backup. The V-Groove Exterior Backup field is marked with a Green Arrow. |
The V-Groove Exterior Overcut (red arrow) is where the cut continues into the corner before retracting the blade from the matboard on the outside cut of the V-Groove. Exterior Cuts cut into the matboard, not the V-Groove fallout. | |
Select this topic to see more information on editing the V-Groove Exterior Overcut. The V-Groove Exterior Overcut field is marked with a Red Arrow. |
The V-Groove Interior Backup (black arrow) is where the blade backs up before the initially plunging into the fallout on the inside cut of the V-Groove. Interior Cuts cut into the V-Groove fallout, not the matboard. | |
Select this topic to see more information on editing the V-Groove Interior Backup. The V-Groove Interior Backup field is marked with a Black Arrow. |
The V-Groove Interior Overcut (white arrow) is where the cut continues into the corner before retracting the blade from the fallout on the inside cut of the V-Groove. Interior Cuts cut into the V-Groove fallout, not the matboard. | |
Select this topic to see more information on editing the V-Groove Interior Overcut. The V-Groove Interior Overcut field is marked with a White Arrow. |