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 The cutting force ranges from 50 to 500 on the force scale. The maximum of 500 represents the ~ 900g of
cutting force on a KNK Groove. To change the force (F), use the left and right “+” and “-“ buttons, while in
Online mode.
 Dull blades will need more force than new blades, thus anticipate needing higher force over the course of
the life of the blade.
 When cutting materials that can use either blade, the 45 degree blade needs more force than the 60 degree
blade, because of the extra contact with the material being cut.
 Materials that absorb moisture (such as cardstock, paper, fabric, and chipboard) will need more force (and
possibly more than one pass) if they have been exposed to humidity. One tip is to blow dry these materials
before cutting.
 The following are approximate force settings for a range of materials. Again, remember to use the Test
button on the machine to cut small rectangles to verify the pressure setting and your blade length are
sufficient for the cut. Also remember to remove the test cut and observe the mat for any cut lines. Decrease
the blade exposure, as needed, to prevent unnecessary cutting into the mat.

o For vinyl, set the pressure setting to 50. Cheaper vinyl, such as cling vinyl, may require a slightly
higher pressure.
o For computer paper and foil, set the pressure setting to 50.
o For vellum and heavier paper, try 100, but the more expensive patterned papers used in
scrapbooking, and heavier vellum will probably need 150.
o For lighter cardstocks, try a pressure setting of 150 but this may need to be increased up to 250.
o For heavier cardstocks like Bazzill and Club Scrap, pressures can range from 200 - 300. Some Bazzill
weaves may require multi-pass to complete cut the cardstock. This is not a function of pressure; rather
a function of the inconsistency in the cardstock itself. Note that humidity can cause cardstock to
absorb moisture and become difficult to cut.
o For very thin chipboard, try a pressure setting of around 300 - 400. As with the heavier cardstocks,
humidity can play a factor and multi-cut may be necessary.
o For thicker chipboard, the pressure setting will need to be anywhere from 300 - 500 and multiple
passes may be necessary to completely cut through the material.

 For detailed information on cutting various materials, refer to Chapter 10.

2.04 Speed

 The speed or velocity is how fast the blade is travelling while cutting. On your KNK Groove, it ranges from
50 mm/sec to 600 mm/sec.

 With the cutter in Online mode, press the top and bottom + or + buttons to increase or decrease the cutting
speed (V), respectively.
 For small and/or intricate designs, slower speeds are better. For large or simple designs, much faster
speeds should work fine. A slow speed is 50 or 100. A fast speed is around 300. A speed of 600 is
extremely fast but useful when using a marker or pen, or when engraving.
 There is also an “Up Speed” (US) found by pressing the Menu button one time. This is the speed when the
blade is in the up position, moving from one location to another to begin cutting.

2.05 Multi-Cut

Set the number of Multi-cut
passes to cut each path.
(Settings from 1 to 10)

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