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My cutting table is leaving ragged, frayed, or incomplete cuts — is it the blade?
Posted by the SuperPrinters team · 7/26/2026
Cut edges come out frayed, fuzzy, or ragged, the knife doesn't sever the material fully in places so parts stay attached, or the material drags and tears instead of cutting cleanly. Most often caused by dull, chipped, or worn blade — the most common cause; edges fray and cuts go incomplete as the edge degrades, among other possible causes — a full step-by-step diagnostic and fix follows below.
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