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HAPPY
Commercial Multi-head Machines Have New Thread
Control System |
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The
thread break sensor and the thread tension control
unit on the HCR series are combined, improving upper
thread feed and tension control. Independent
take-up springs improve overall sewing quality.
Control panel settings allow the machine to better
handle different types of thread sewing together on
the same design, i.e. metallic + polyester, or other
combinations. |
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For
full details, be sure to visit
www.happyemb.com and click on the link on the front page
about our HCR machines.
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Upcoming Events |
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always up to something, either coming to a show near you or
holding training classes, both locally and online, to help our
customers become better embroiderers! |
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Training |
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5/15/08:
Training: HAPPY HCD1501 Ops, Maintenance |
| 5/16/08:
Training: Stitch & Sew Software |
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Shows |
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5/8/08 -
5/10/08: Trade Show: Printwear Fort Worth |
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6/19/08 -
6/21/08: TRADE SHOW: Printwear Baltimore |
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Click here to view our complete 2008
schedule |
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TEXMAC
Spring Fling Voyager Promotion |
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From April 15th through June 30th, if you purchase
a HAPPY Voyager 12-Needle embroidery machine, you
will be eligible to receive a free gift!
Read
more! |
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Do's and
Don'ts of Embroidery
by Kristen Gramberg |
Here are some Do's
and Dont's of embroidery. Some of the Do's are
great ideas for new project. Have fun, and sew
away!
Do become an eco-friendly embroiderer.
Embroidery machines can help the environment!
How? Sewing on recycled materials and creating
reusable totes are just a few ways that you can be an
eco-friendly sewer. Choose just one of these (or
more if you like) to help the environment:
• Add embellishments to old garments to give them a new
life.
• Embroider a reusable shopping tote as gifts for
friends
and family (and even yourself).
• Recycle your jeans by embroidering a cool design on
them.
• Use eco-friendly backing, such as
Do take the trouble to use the correct
stabilizer for your project. If your project
requires a more slightly expensive stabilizer, don't
skimp. Doing this can greatly affect the quality
of your sew-out. By doing this, you will prevent
registration problems, as well as puckering or stretching.
Do
make sure your tension is correct. Learn how to
perform a quick drop test to prevent bobbin tension.
Upper tension is equally important. Having
the correct tension can prevent many problems,
such as affecting stitch quality and thread breaks.
Don't accidentally cut your garment when cutting the backing or
topping away. Be very careful when cutting your
stabilizers off to prevent this. For example,
purchasing a pair bent-tip or dress-cutting scissors
will alleviate this problem. You don't want
to ruin such a great embroidery design by making a
careless mistake like this.
Do
run your fingers over the hooped fabric to make sure
there are no wrinkles or lumps. Doing this
prevents unwanted fabric from getting in the way of
your embroidery.
Do
use the trace and frame functions on your HAPPY machine to
make sure you know where the design will be sewn on
your fabric.
Do
change needles on a regular basis. Do this
especially if you are running production-level
embroidery. Your needles can only withstand so much
stress, so it will need to be changed every so often
to prevent frayed and broken thread.
Don't let children get close to the machine while
sewing for safety precautions (but you already know
this, right?).
Do
have fun, and enjoy!
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Download
of the Month:
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Enjoy
these free designs to sew on your machine for projects, crafts, and
more! The designs included are: a baby boy, a baby girl
(text), a clown fish, geese, a Christmas ornament,
a sailboat, sun, and a Trojan logo
http://www.happyemb.com/techtips/TR_Removing%20covers.pdf |
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Tech
Tip of the Month: Checking Rotary Hook Timing |
Hi "HAPPY" Customer!
Sometimes extremely after heavy use, or after particularly serious hang-ups
(like bird nests, getting the garment wrapped in the sewing hook), your
machine may exhibit more sewing problems than normal. Increased thread
breaks, occasionally-missed stitches are some problems that may occur. If
these problems recur after normal troubleshooting for thread breaks and
adjusting tension correctly, you'll want to check to see if the rotary hook
timing has slipped. This is a procedure that anyone can check, regardless
of skill level, as long as you're careful following directions.
1.
Select a center needle such as 6 or 7.
Note: While the timing can be set on any of the needles, it is
generally a better idea to use a
needle that is near the center of the moving head to account for
possible side-to-side variation
between needles one and fifteen.
2. Remove the needle plate.
Do this by loosening each of the two (2) flathead
screws with an offset screwdriver.
3. Remove the bobbin case.
4. Engage the
needle. DThe
procedure for this may vary depending on which HAPPY machine you have. If
you have HCS Voyager, do this by pressing the P.FOOT key, which
lowers the presser foot. Then, grab the needle bar over the presser foot,
and pull it down until it locks into place. For other machines
5. Turn the main shaft to the timing point for your machine.
For HCS-1201 Voyager, this is 25 degrees. For other HAPPY machines, turn to
25 degrees. Use a 3mm Allen wrench. The needle should be down and in the
basket area of the rotary hook at this point.
6. Check the TIMING of the rotary hook:
Viewing the hook
assembly from the front of the machine,the point of the rotary hook should
be hidden behind the needle. If this point is visible to
the left or right of the needle, the machine is not in time and will require
adjustment.
7. Check the CLEARANCE between the rotary hook and the back edge of the
needle:
Viewing the hook assembly from the side of the machine, the point of the
rotary hook should be approximately 0.1-0.15mm from the back of the needle
(about the thickness of a business card). If the point is either touching or
too far from the needle, the machine is not set correctly and will require
adjustment.
Note: The document is meant to
complement, not replace the operator's manual that came with your machine.
Please
access the link here:
http://www.happyemb.com/techtips/
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To learn more
about
HAPPY
Embroidery Machines,
contact us at:
TEXMAC Inc.
www.happyemb.com
email
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