Gerber Dimension 200, Manual

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System Preparation and Use 81
Because different routable materials have different densities,
varying cutting speeds are required. A table of recommended
cutting speeds for various materials is included at the back of this
manual.
CHOOSING SACRIFICIAL MATERIAL
You may place a piece of sacrificial material under the workpiece
when cutting. The best sacrificial materials are foam or acrylic.
Pressed boards such as chip board and masonite can be used;
however, pressed boards contain glue, which is abrasive to
cutters. Abrasive materials can wear out the tips of cutters and
degrade their plunge capabilities.
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Acrylic is recommended over pressed board.
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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.
Attaching the Workpiece to Sacrificial Material
When not cutting to the mask, attach the workpiece to the
sacrificial material using one of the following methods:
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Double-Sided High Tack Tape
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Double-Sided Tape
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Spray Adhesive
Follow the guidelines below when attaching the workpiece to the
sacrificial material before mounting the workpiece on the router
table.
Hard Metals
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For brass, other metals, or hard wood:
Use Double-Sided High Tack Tape. Specially formulated Double-
Sided High Tack Tape is unaffected by mist coolant spray and is