About The Blades And Materials - Roland CM-500 User Manual

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About the Blades and Materials

This section indicates the proper cutting conditions for various types of materials, as well as blade lifespans. Cutting conditions and
blade life vary according to the hardness of the material and the usage environment. Making the settings for the conditions described
below does not automatically guarantee attractive cutting results in all situations. Before performing actual cutting, be sure to carry
out a cutting test and make any necessary adjustments (see "4-5 Cutting Test"). If the material is not cut through completely even
when the tool force is increased by 50 to 60 gf more than the tool force values shown below, it means that the useful life of the blade
has ended. Replace with a new blade.
Blade Material
ZEC-U1005 General Signage Vinyl
ZEC-U5025 General Signage Vinyl
Reflective Vinyl
Fluorescent Vinyl
ZEC-U1715 Rubber material for
sandblasting stencil
* The values for lifespan are intended to serve as a general guide when cutting materials of identical type.
Rubber materials for sandblasting stencils which can be cut:
A) Materials with a material thickness of 1 mm (0.04") or less
B) Materials with only carrier paper on both flanks of the material (Position the left and right pinch rollers above the strips of carrier
paper.)
C) Materials with carrier paper which is hard enough to withstand material feed
Carrier paper Material
B) 15 mm (9/16") or more
About the Separating Knife:
It may not be possible to sever some thicker materials (such as rubber sandblasting templates) or thin, flimsy materials. In such cases,
use a commercially available cutter knife or scissors to cut off the material.
Material with a strong tendency to reroll (that is, with a warp in the direction of the cutting surface) may catch on the carriage or the front
cover after being cut off.
Tool-force Speed
50 — 150 gf 85 cm/sec.
30 — 100 gf 85 cm/sec.
120 — 200 gf 85 cm/sec.
100 — 200 gf 85 cm/sec.
100 — 200 gf 20 cm/sec.
Amount of cutter Life of a blade
blade extension (General guide)
0.25 mm (0.01") 8000 m
0.25 mm (0.01") 4000 m
0.25 mm (0.01") 4000 m
0.25 mm (0.01") 4000 m
0.25 mm (0.01") Varies according
to material type
A) 1 mm (0.04") or less
B) 15 mm (9/16") or more
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