The Cricut Knife Blade is a special cutting tool designed to work with the Cricut Maker machine. This blade is capable of making intricate cuts in a variety of materials including balsa wood, BassWood, mat board, and chipboard. It can also be used to make deep cuts in thicker materials like leather and foam board.
The thickness of the material that can be cut with the Cricut Knife Blade depends on several factors. The type of material being cut is one factor as some materials are naturally tougher than others and require more pressure or a sharper blade to cut through. The setting of the pressure dial on the Cricut Maker is also important as this determines how much pressure the knife blade applies to the material.
The speed setting of the machine also has an effect on how thick a material can be cut with the Cricut Knife Blade. Slower speeds will generally result in a cleaner cut but may struggle with thicker materials, while faster speeds may help penetrate tougher materials but can also cause fraying or uneven cuts.
In Conclusion
The thickness that can be cut with a Cricut Knife Blade is largely dependent on several factors such as the type of material being cut, the pressure setting on the machine, and the speed setting. Generally speaking, it is capable of cutting through materials up to 3mm thick depending on these conditions. With care and patience, it is possible to make intricate and precise cuts even in thicker materials such as leather or foam board.