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If you feel that the material in question may be slightly deeper than the recommended blade setting recommendation, we would recommend that as you raise the blade level, you also lower the Force setting in the software so that the blade, if overexposed, is not still being pressed down with the hardest force possible and potentially harming the tip. For example, a sheet of paper that measures a 0.3 mm depth versus a sheet of denser cardstock that measures the same 0.3 mm depth would require the blade to be pushed down with different force levels. This accommodates for how dense the material may be. The Force setting (Thickness in older versions) from the software controls how hard the blade is pressing down. So, we would discourage attempts to overexpose the blade to try and get a “better” cut.

From that point on, you would then have to expose the blade to a higher level because a setting of 6 would actually be only exposed 0.3 mm since you had worn down the excess tip beyond the material’s thickness. This would then result in ragged cutting results. It just exposes more of the blade and extending beyond the actual thickness of the material can dull down the blade tip much more quickly (or in extreme cases break off the tip). This does not allow the blade to cut better. If you have a material such as cardstock where the actual thickness is 0.3 mm, setting the blade to a higher exposure (such as 0.6 mm or a setting of 6) would mean you are exposing the blade beyond the actual depth of the material. This accommodates for how thick the material is. The blade level controls how far the blade is exposed in 0.1 mm increments.

To find the correct settings to produce a clean cut, there are three things to take into consideration: the blade level, force setting, and speed. There are three different numbers associated with blades in Silhouette Studio ®. Just as you wouldn’t use your fabric scissors to cut paper, we recommended keeping one blade specifically for fabric to help both blades last longer. Sit back and watch your machine work its magic.įabric Blade: What is the difference between the ratchet blade and the fabric blade? Besides the color, nothing! They are color coded so you don’t cut fabric with your ratchet blade and vice versa. Then, when you send your design to your Silhouette, your machine will automatically adjust your AutoBlade to the blade setting you chose in the software. Silhouette Studio ® will give you recommended cut settings, and you can adjust these in the software if you’d like. With the AutoBlade, you don’t have to manually adjust your ratchet setting! Simply let your machine do all the work for you. If your blade continues to have issues cutting, it might be time to replace your blade.ĪutoBlade: The Silhouette AutoBlade is only available for the Cameo 3 and can only be used in the left-hand tool holder. This problem is easily solved by carefully twisting the tip off the end of the blade and blowing gently to remove any particles. On the other end of the scale, fibrous papers (like newspaper or recycled paper) can leave behind small particles that impair the blade’s cutting ability. The ratchet blade is not made to cut extremely thick media, like balsa wood or thick chipboard, and doing so may ruin or dull your blade.

Your blade life is also affected by the density of the media you cut. If you notice your blade isn’t making as clean as cuts as it once did, you might want to get a new one. Frequency of use, overall line length for jobs performed, intricacy of patterns (where the blade turns more corners), and type of media being cut can all affect the length of your blade life. Thicker materials will wear down the blade much more quickly. The actual blade life will depend on how much you use your machine and the type of material you cut with your blade. Silhouette blades can last up to six months.

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With the Silhouette blade you can cut, perforate, or even score your creative materials with professional precision. Silhouette blades are made of a sintered tungsten alloy that is extra sharp and durable. The Deep-cut Blade should only be used in your Cameo 3 or Curio and the AutoBlade should only be used in your Cameo 3. Each blade is standard size, meaning that you can (mostly) use the same blade in your Curio as you do in your Portrait or Cameo. There are currently five blades available to use with your Silhouette: the Ratchet Blade, the Premium Blade, the Deep-cut Blade, the Fabric blade, and the AutoBlade. Certain tools can only be used with certain machines, so make sure that you check and see if your machine is compatible with the tool you are using.

Tools perform the basic functions of your Silhouette, be it cutting, embossing, debossing, etching, or stippling.

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