Description
The Silhouette AutoBlade (Type A) is an auto-adjusting blade designed exclusively for the Cameo® 3 and Portrait® 2 cutting machines. It eliminates manual blade adjustment by automatically tapping to the correct depth before each cut—based on your material selection in Silhouette Studio.
This blade is perfect for a wide range of materials including paper, cardstock, vinyl, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and select specialty media. It installs into Tool Holder 1 (left carriage) and is ideal for users who want convenience and precision with every cut.
- Tool Type: A
- Best Use: Automatically adjusts to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, HTV & select specialty materials
- Blade Material: Sintered Tungsten Alloy (high-performance)
- Adjustment Method: Fully automated—controlled by Silhouette Studio and machine
- Blade Length Range: 0.1 mm – 1.0 mm
- Compatible With: Cameo 3 and Portrait 2 only
- Requires: Tool Holder 1 (left carriage) on supported machines
- UPC: 814792022269
Package Includes:
- 1 Silhouette AutoBlade (Type A)
The AutoBlade (Type A) is designed to automatically adjust its blade depth based on your material settings in Silhouette Studio. Follow these steps to ensure proper use:
- Insert the AutoBlade (Type A) into Tool Holder 1 (the left carriage) of your Cameo 3 or Portrait 2.
- Open Silhouette Studio and select your material from the cut settings menu.
- Ensure the AutoBlade is selected as the tool for the cut job.
- When the job begins, the blade will tap along the side of the tool carriage to adjust to the appropriate depth automatically.
- Load your material and cutting mat, then send your design to cut.
- After cutting, unload the material and proceed with your project.
| Model | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Cameo PRO MK‑II | ✖ |
| Cameo 5 | ✖ |
| Cameo 5 Plus | ✖ |
| Cameo 4 | ✖ |
| Cameo 4 Plus | ✖ |
| Cameo 4 Pro | ✖ |
| Cameo 3 | ✔ |
| Cameo 2 | ✖ |
| Cameo 1 | ✖ |
| Portrait 4 | ✖ |
| Portrait 3 | ✖ |
| Portrait 2 | ✔ |
| Portrait 1 | ✖ |
| Curio 2 | ✖ |
| Curio 1 | ✖ |
🛠️ Based on Silhouette’s official tool compatibility guide. View Guide
What machines are compatible with the AutoBlade (Type A)?
The AutoBlade (Type A) is only compatible with the Silhouette Cameo® 3 and Portrait® 2 machines. It fits into Tool Holder 1 (the left carriage).
Does the AutoBlade require manual adjustment?
No. The AutoBlade automatically adjusts its blade depth before each cut by tapping along the carriage track. Settings are determined by your material selection in Silhouette Studio.
What materials can I cut with the AutoBlade?
The AutoBlade can cut standard materials such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and select specialty media. For thicker or dense materials, a specialty blade may be required.
Can I use the AutoBlade (Type A) in newer machines like Cameo 4 or 5?
No, the AutoBlade (Type A) is not compatible with newer models. These machines use the AutoBlade 2 (Type B) instead.
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