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System Preparation and Use 61
CHOOSING SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL
Place a piece of sacrificial material under the paper or workpiece
when cutting. The best sacrificial materials are foam, acrylic, or
pressed boards such as chip board and masonite.
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Acrylic is recommended over pressed board because pressed
board contains glue, which is abrasive to cutters. Abrasive
materials can wear out the tips of cutters and degrade their
plunge capabilities.
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When using acrylic as a sacrificial material, remove the
protective paper coating from the sacrificial acrylic surface.
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Select sacrificial material of similar density to the material
being cut.
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No sacrificial material is required when engraving.