About The Blade; If The Blade Becomes Dull; Average Blade Life - Roland ColorCAMM PRO PC-600 User Manual

Chapter 3 - User's Reference

3-6 About the Blade

If the Blade Becomes Dull

When the blade starts to lose its sharpness, try gradually increasing the cutter force.
Increasing the cutter force temporarily allows the blade to perform better. However, once the blade is dull, it is time to replace it.

Average Blade Life

The life of a blade varies, depending on the amount of cutting it performs.
The total cutting length can vary considerably, depending on the thickness, toughness, and type of adhesive of the cut material. Set an
appropriate cutter force, one that is well matched to the material and the hardness of the blade. This will extend the life of the blade.
Excessive cutter forces can cause the blade to wear out quickly. Care should be taken.
The table below provides a rough guide to appropriate cutting conditions and expected blade life.
Please note that making the settings for conditions shown below will not necessarily achieve attractive cutting results in all circum-
stances. Before performing actual cutting, please carry out a cutting test and adjust as required (see "6 Cut Test & Self-test").
Blade Material
ZEC-U1005 General Signal Vinyl
ZEC-U5025 General Signal Vinyl
50
Pen-force scale Speed
30 cm/sec.
(11.811 in./sec.)
30 cm/sec.
(11.811 in./sec.)
Blade compensation Life of a blade
0.25 mm 8000 m
(0.00984 in.) (314960 in.)
0.25 mm 4000 m
(0.00984 in.) (157480 in.)