Skycut C16 - Suggested Cut Settings for Various Materials on Skycut

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2.11 Suggested Cut Settings for Various Materials on Skycut
IMPORTANT: 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, blade tip height*, etc.
* Blade Ht. = number of Post-It notes used to set blade tip distance above the material: Refer to Section 2.01.3.
Material Type Material Brand/Source Blade Passes Force Speed
Blade
Ht.*
Other Comments
Acetate 5 mil (0.13mm) R 1 45 8 20
Acetate
Apollo Inkjet Transparency
Film (0.13mm)
R 1 60 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
Candle Wax Rayher: 0.025" (0.6 mm) B 1 20 5 15 Alt: Paper side up, Force 30
Candle Wax Stockmar: 0.05" (1.2 mm) B 1 25 5 10
Cardstock
AC Textured 216gsm, 80lb
cover
R 1 60 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 50
Cardstock Bazzill Linen R 1 55 8 20
Cardstock
Carolina C2S Digital 144lb
(234gsm)
R 1 75 8 20
Cardstock
Darice Core'dinations
Premium (65lb)
R 1 45 8 20
Cardstock
Georgia Pacific, 110lb index
(199gsm)
R 1 55 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 45
Cardstock Graphic 45 (0.22mm) R 1 50 8 20 6x6 Cardstock Pad
Cardstock Neenah Astrobrights 176gsm R 1 50 8 20
Cardstock Neenah Pastel 176gsm (65lb) R 1 50 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
Cardstock Recollections 176gsm (65lb) R 1 50 8 20
Cardstock
Recollections 176gsm (65lb)
Kraft
R 1 55 8 20
Cardstock Wassau 176gsm (65 lb) R 1 50 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
Cardstock Worldwin Colormats (65 lb) R 1 50 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
Cardstock Worldwin Cutmates R 1 50 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 40
Cardstock Worldwin Smooth & Silky R 1 70 8 20 Alt: 2 passes at Force = 60
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