KLIC-N-KUT KNK Force, User Manual

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2.03 Cut Settings Details
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Before presenting the individual settings, note that there is no force or pressure setting. Because of Z-axis
control, the force is achieved using a combination of two settings:
Cutting Depth or Ending Depth (see
Section 2.03.3 ) and the Blade Tension setting on the blade holder itself (see Section 2.05 ).
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Also, because of Z axis control, you can have progressively increasing depths in multi-pass applications, as
well as control the speed along the Z axis. Thus, there are new settings to learn and the remainder of this
section covers each one.
But remember that you’ll want to check the settings table at the end of this chapter
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efore trying out any cuts to make sure what you’re using seems in line with the materials you’re planning to
cut.
2.03.1 Tool and Replace Tool
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Tool has two choices: 1 (left) or 2 (right) which correspond to the two heads on the KNK Force. Replace
Tool is used to set the Z Origin when loading a tool on the side that is selected:
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All of the settings below Tool will be the ones applied for the tool on that side. In other words, leave Tool set
to 1 (left) and then enter all settings to be used by the left-side tool. When both heads will be used, after
entering the left side settings, change Tool to 2 (right) and then enter all settings to be used by the right-
side tool. More about dual head applications is covered in Chapter 12 .
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Similarly, when Tool is set to 1 (left) then applying Replace Tool will allow you to insert a tool on the left
side and set the Z Origin . When Tool is set to 2 (right), the applying Replace Tool will allow you to insert
a tool on the right side and set the Z Origin on that side. Follow the instructions carefully so that the tool will
be inserted at the correct step.
2.03.2 Mult-Cut or Passes (P)
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Depending on whether Multi-Cut is set to 1 or set to 2 or higher, the available settings in the window will be
slightly different:
Multi-cut = Off :
Multi-Cut = 2 times or higher:
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This is an important setting in many applications because having the blade or tool work its way through a
material can yield a higher quality result. The blade or tool will remain in the down position during the
repeats, which is better than having the blade or tool start over after completing an entire project.
Note there is now an End
Depth setting
Start Depth has replaced
Cutting Depth