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Suggested Cut Settings for Various Materials on ACS-24UHF

These settings should be used for the initial test cut. Adjustments may be necessary based on the condition of the blade,
variations in the material, humidity, condition of the cutting mat, etc.

Material Material Brand or Blade Force Speed # of Spacing: Tape Other Comments
Source Passes Orings to
Mat?
Cardstock Bazzill Red 115 200 1-2 1 N
Cardstock Bazzill Blue 95 201 1-2 1 N
Cardstock Colormates Red 75 300 1 1 N
Craft Plastic Grafix 0.007 Blue 120 300 2 2 N
Craft Plastic Grafix 0.02 Blue 160 100 2 2 Y Also tried 140 in 4 passes

Craft Plastic – Clear Scraps Blue 160 150 2 2 N
PET-G
DuraLar-thick 0.005" Red 120 250 1 2 N Offset = 0.50
(mirror paper) (digitalcuttersplus.com)
Fabric thin cotton for quilting Fabric 120- 400 2 1 Y Offset = 0.50
140
Fabric thicker nappy fabrics Fabric 140 400 3 2 N Heat n Bond applied first
Felt: Regular Fabric 100 3 2 Y Used sticky mat

Felt: Stiffened Blue 120 200 2 3 Y
Foam Fun Foam from Blue 25 150 2 3 Y
Michael's
Gum Paste Blue 15 100 1 2 Roll out using pasta press.
Coat mat with shortening.
Allow to set on mat 10 min
before cutting
Grungeboard Blue 160 100 2 2+ Y Dull side up + reverse image

Iron-On www.knkusa.com Red 60 150 1 1 N Dull side up + reverse image
Transfer (T-
Shirt Vinyl)
Magic Mesh Blue 80 200 1-2 1 N One pass on mesh alone two
passes when pre-applied to
C/S

Mylar Red 110 250 2 1 N
Magnet—Self Blue 90 250 2 2 N Ellison brand
Adhesive
Rhinestone green, www.knkusa.com Blue 75 200 2 2 N Remove backing sheet
Rubber before pressing to mat
Rhinestone black, formerly sold at Blue 95 250 2 2 N Remove backing sheet
Rubber knkusa.com before pressing to mat

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Material Material Brand or Blade Force Speed # of Spacing: Tape Other Comments
Source Passes Orings to
Mat?
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