Training Workbook: HAPPY HCS2-1201 Voyager Operation and Maintenance
Education Department
Chapter 1: Introduction and Basics
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Embroidery Needles
Shank –
rounded. Does
not have a flat
spot
butt
blade or
shaft
Groove
– allows you to find the
front of the needle by feel.
Scarf
– faces towards the back
of the machine
–
Type DB-K5, standard size is 75/11 ballpoint for most applications.
Alternate needle for
sewing caps and other tightly-woven goods (heavy canvas) is 80/12 sharp point for better
penetration
–
The width of the shaft of an embroidery needle
limits the the finest possible detail (the
smallest possible stitch). Standard size (75/11) needles are .75 mm across, so stitches must be
at least a little wider than the hole that the needle punches in the fabric (minimum distance
1mm)
–
Needles are subject to wear!
Over time, burred surfaces and other wear can cause problems.
Be prepared to change needles frequently especially with heavy use.
Side
view
Front
view
