Training Workbook: HAPPY HCS2-1201 Voyager Operation and Maintenance
Education Department
Chapter 1: Introduction and Basics
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Other Basics
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About Stitches :
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Max and minimum length
: Must be between 1mm (.04 inch) and 12.7mm (1/2 inch). Too short causes thread
breaks. Too long, stitches are too loose.
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Major Factors Affecting Sewing Quality that you can control:
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Tension
– once properly set, should rarely require re-adjustment. We will cover this in class.
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Hooping
– proper hooping is a must. Not too tight, not too loose. We will cover this in class.
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Digitizing
– hire a digitizing service and/or learn how to digitize in digitizing classes.
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Machine Adjustments –
we will show (Chapter 4) how check key adjustments to maintain performance.
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Sewing file format used in commercial embroidery: DST
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All commercial machines read this format
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Does not have color information – must load the design into the machine AND tell it which colors to sew.
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Limited in editability. Not resized or adjusted easily for different types of garments without compromising
quality.
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Happy machines will also read HAPPY (.TAP) and Melco (.EXP) format.
