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CN3600 Setup & Operation Manual Revision : 6/2020
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4.8 KNIFE SELECTION
Note:
A rust inhibitor or light oil should be regularly wiped over the knife and backing
plates to prevent any rust build up.
~ always use cut resistant gloves when handling knives~
Angle°
Slitting range
-6° - -4°
Up to 22 mm (7/8”)
-6° - -4°
Tape on an interliner
-4°
25.4 mm (1”) - 38 mm (1½”)
-4° - -0°
40 mm (1 5/8”) - 96mm (4”)
-2° - -0°
Over 100mm (4”)
THE ABOVE DIMENSIONS ARE A GUIDE ONLY AND WILL VARY
ACCORDING TO THE DENSITY OF THE MATERIAL TO BE SLIT.
Diagram 4:
Knife with equal
bevel both sides
NOTE: A rounded edge is preferred for most adhesive tapes. Some exceptions would be, for
example, foam sealant tapes (w/paper liner) which require a sharp edge, polyimide film is
another
KNIFE DIAMETER
The rule is to use the smallest diameter knife possible to minimise
any run out. Using a dial indicator check the knife for run out. It is preferable to be within .1mm
(4thou)
ONLY PERSONNEL CERTIFIED TO SHARPEN AND BEVEL KNIVES ARE
TO OPERATE KNIFE GRINDING FUNCTION