Cutting Tools and Substrates
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II.
Using Cutting Tools and Substrates
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Cutting Blades and Wheels
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Note: Using the Blade Holder that is appropriate for the thickness of your
material will minimize the possibility of blade deflection.
the possibility of blade deflection.
A.
¼" (7mm) Blade Holder (optional)
This blade holder is used for foamboard, Gatorboard, PVC,
corrugated plastic and polycarbonate. Use this one for
materials up to ¼" (7mm) thick.
B.
½" (13mm) Blade Holder
This blade holder is used for foamboard, gatorboard, PVC
and corrugated plastic. Use this one for materials up to ½"
(13mm) thick.
C.
Acrylic Blade Holder
This blade holder cuts acrylic and other fracture-sensitive
plastics, and polycarbonate up to ¼" (7mm) thick.
D.
Glass Scoring Wheel Holder (optional)
This wheel holder is for scoring glass up to ¼" (7mm) thick.
E.
Aluminum Sheet Wheel Holder (optional)
This wheel holder is for cutting solid aluminum sheet
material up to .063" (1.5mm) thick.
(This Wheel Holder has
RED marking on the rear edge that says ‘Alum Sheet’.)
F.
Aluminum Composite Wheel Holder
This wheel holder is for cutting aluminum-faced sheet
material up to ¼" (7mm) thick.
(This Wheel Holder has RED
marking on the rear edge that says ‘Alum Composite’.)