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With pneumatic knifeholders, overlap is usually determined by the operator, who visually adjusts the blade depth. New electronic knifeholders can automatically determine the proper overlap with every run.

Beyond overlap, take a look at the blade. Some common factors include:

• Grind angle—A grind angle of 45 degrees or sharper is very vulnerable to abrasion from the web because there is less metal at the very tip of the blade.