Cutting Tools and Substrates
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D. Glass Scoring Wheel
1. Position the new Glass Scoring Wheel in the gap so the notch is
positioned inward.
2. Gently rock it back-and-forth until it is firmly seated into place.
27.
Cutting Techniques for Various Substrates
Each material you will use has its own unique characteristics. Whether it is brittle, soft, thick, or
ridged in nature, you will need to choose the proper Cutting Blade/Wheel and technique to get the
best results.
Refer to the “Cutting Blades and Wheels,” Section 25 on page 16, for more
information on each Blade and Wheel Holder
.
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Note: To learn how to load the Blade/Wheel Holders, and all other general use
information, please refer to “Operating the FSC” beginning on page 19.
A. Cutting
Foamboard/Gatorboard
1. Insert the ¼" (7mm) or the ½" (13mm) Blade Holder
(refer to “Cutting Blades and
Wheels,” Section 25 on page 16 for proper Blade)
into the Cutting Head.
2. Lock the Holder Securing Knob.
3. Clamp the substrate in place.
4. Depress Thumb Lever and raise the Cutting Head above the material.
5.
Release Thumb Lever and engage Rocker Arm Locking Pin to secure the Blade in the
forward position.
(See “Locking the Rocker Arm,” Section 36 on Page 23 for more
information.)
6. Pull the Cutting Head down in one continuous movement.
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Notes:
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A fresh Blade should cut the material in one pass.
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Production Stop should be used if making more than one piece of the same size.
B. Cutting PVC and Corrugated Plastic
1. Insert the ¼" (7mm) or ½" (13mm) Blade Holder
(refer to “Cutting Blades and
Wheels” Section 25 on page 16 for proper Blade)
into the Cutting Head.
2. Lock the Holder Securing Knob.
3. Clamp the substrate in place.
4. Depress Thumb Lever and raise the Cutting Head above the material.
5.
Release the Thumb Lever and engage the Rocker Arm Locking Pin to secure the Blade
in the forward position.
(See “Locking the Rocker Arm,” Section 36 on Page 23 for
more information.)
6. Pull the Cutting Head down in one continuous movement.
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Tip: For thinner material, such as polycarbonate, place a piece of sacrificial
material behind it to avoid slippage.
