FAQs

How do I identify the correct blade for a Cutworx Apex or Eclipse cutter?

Confirm the cutter series, model, installed tool holder and application. Blade thickness, edge profile and holder compatibility are separate specifications. Match the part number on the installed blade or in the equipment documentation before ordering from Print & Finishing Solutions.

Which Eclipse blade should I use for kiss-cutting pressure-sensitive media?

Eclipse kiss-cut work typically uses a 0.9 mm blade with the matching holder. Set the depth to cut the face film and adhesive without reaching through the liner. Test each material because liner thickness and adhesive construction vary.

When should an Eclipse electric oscillating tool blade be replaced?

Replace the blade when edges fray, corners lose definition, cut depth varies or maintaining quality requires a slower speed. First check blade exposure, oscillating-tool setup, belt condition and vacuum hold-down.

How do I choose between an up-cut and down-cut Apex router bit?

Up-cut bits pull chips upward when evacuation is the priority. Down-cut bits push chips toward the table, which can limit sheet lifting and top-edge breakout. Choose based on material construction, edge requirements, spindle speed, feed rate and vacuum strength.

What is the difference between low-helix and high-helix Apex router bits?

Low-helix bits apply less vertical force and can give better control on thin or flexible sheets. High-helix bits clear chips more aggressively and may suit thicker materials. Check the substrate, required edge and hold-down before choosing the flute geometry.

Are Cutworx tool holders interchangeable between Apex and Eclipse systems?

Some Universal Cutting Tool configurations work on both platforms, but many blades, holders and accessories are model-specific. Eclipse X models include Apex-compatible tool-sleeve configurations. Compatibility still depends on the exact machine and tool position.

Should cutter belts and mats be replaced on a schedule or by condition?

Track operating hours, but inspect belts and mats by condition. Replace them when grooves interfere with vacuum hold-down, registration or cut quality. Repeated cuts in the same lanes can cause local wear while the rest of the surface still looks usable.

What Cutworx spare supplies should a production shop keep on hand?

Keep the blades and router bits used on recurring jobs, along with the correct clamps or holders for quick changeovers. Shops working to fixed delivery windows should plan belt and mat replacements around their wear history and supplier lead times.

This table is optimized to answer which Cutworx supply type fits each platform, tool and production application.