Roland CX-500 User Manual page 56

Are the blade and blade holder installed
correctly and securely ?
Are there material debris in the blade
holder?
Is a thick material being used?
Has the blade holder deteriorated?
Is the blade protector damaged?
Is the blade offset set correctly?
Uncut areas remain or the material is not cut
Is the blade chipped ?
Are blade force, blade offset, and
cutting speed appropriate for the
material being cut?
Are the amount of blade extension and
blade force appropriate for the material
being cut?
The material rise up during cutting, or the blade scratches the material
Is a wide material being used?
Is the up speed too fast?
The start and end points for cutting do not match
Are the blade and blade holder installed
correctly and securely ?
Are you using thick or hard material?
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Cut lines are uneven or not cut attractively
Install these so that there is no looseness (see "4-2 Installing a Blade" ).
Remove the cap from the blade holder and clean out the debris. (Refer to "8-1
Cleaning.")
When you are using thick material, set the [QUALITY] to [HEAVY]. (Refer to "5-
1 Detailed Cutting-condition Settings")
Replace with a new blade holder. (Refer to "8-2 Consumable Items")
Replace with a new blade protector. (Refer to "8-2 Consumable Items.")
Set at an appropriate value. (Refer to "5-1 Detailed Cutting-condition Settings")
Also, depending on the program you're using, you may be able to set the offset
with the program. In such cases, make sure that the program setting does not
conflict with the machine's setting.
If it is, replace it with a new one (see "4-2 Installing a Blade" ).
Carry out a cutting test and set the appropriate values. (Refer to "5-1 Detailed
Cutting-condition Settings" and "4-3 Adjusting the Blade Force and Cutting
Speed.")
The carrier paper is cut
Adjust the amount of blade extension and the blade force appropriately. (Refer to
"5-1 Detailed Cutting-condition Settings" and "4-3 Adjusting the Blade Force and
Cutting Speed.")
When using a material with a width greater than 762 mm (30 in.), lower the middle
pinch roller at a position near the center of the material.
Use the menu to lower the setting for [UPSPEED]. (Refer to "5-1 Detailed
Cutting-condition Settings.")
Install these so that there is no looseness (see "4-2 Installing a Blade" ).
When you are cutting thick or hard material, the start point and end point may not
match.