User`s manual

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9 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.
* The values for lifespan are intended to serve as a general guide when cutting materials of identical type.
Material
General Signage Vinyl
General Signage Vinyl
Fluorescent Vinyl
Reflective Vinyl
Rubber material for
sandblasting stencil
Blade
ZEC-U1005
ZEC-U5025
ZEC-U1715
Amount of cutter
blade extension
0.25 mm (0.01")
0.25 mm (0.01")
0.25 mm (0.01")
0.25 mm (0.01")
0.25 mm (0.01")
Tool-force
50 — 150 gf
30 — 100 gf
120 — 200 gf
100 — 200 gf
100 — 200 gf
Speed
85 cm/sec.
85 cm/sec.
85 cm/sec.
85 cm/sec.
20 cm/sec.
Life of a blade
(General guide)
8000 m
4000 m
4000 m
4000 m
Varies according
to material 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
Material
B) 15 mm (9/16") or more
A) 1 mm (0.04") or less
Carrier paper
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.