Tajima Markets Portable Type Embroidery Machine

Tajima Industries Limited, based in Nagoya, recently unveiled the TMEX-C901 microprocessor controlled cap embroidery machine. A high precision stepping motor and a frame driven head mechanism facilitate stitching speeds of up to 1,200 rpm with negligible noise and vibration. The TMEX-C901 can be equipped with the ML-50 auxiliary monogramm..

The Cutting Edge in Embroidery

Saurer recently introduced the Pentacut embroidery thread cutting device for its model 3040 embroidery machine. The Penticut permits embroidery threads to be electively cut at up to 1,416 positions. Two independent pneumatic drive systems extend the clamping device and cutting knife to the cutting position. The rest position is at a dista..

Big Business for Embroiderers.

A review of new embroidery machines includes descriptions of products by Gunold && Stickma's, Melco, Toyota Apparel Equipment, EMNET, Geoffrey E. Macpherson, Pfaff, and Madeira Threads UK. Gunold && Stickma' GT216 is a one-head, six needle, computer controlled embroidery machine with a maximum production speed of 850 stitches per minute. ..

Sankei's 'Limit Cutter' with Point Marking Function.

The Sankei Corporation, based in Osaka, recently introduced its Limit Cutter, a cutting machine for heavy weight tent, tarpaulin, curtain, and carpet fabrics of up to 3 millimeters in thickness. After unrolling the fabric, the Limit Cutter employs a round knife in the machine direction and a slit knife in the cross direction. The Limit Cu..

Manufacture and Sales of Laser Cutters Along with User Needs.

Kato Sewing Machine Company based in Nagoya, recently introduced the Model ALC-500 laser cutting machine. The ALC-500 incorporates a 50 watt carbon dioxide laser and has an effective cutting area of 500 x 1600 millimeters. The ALC-500 cuts paper, wood, fabric, polyurethane foam rubber, aluminum, plastic, film, and artificial leather with ..

Towards Full Automation.

A review of automated cutting machines considers equipment by GGT-Niebuhr, Lectra, Rimoldi, Investronica, and Bullmer. New machines by GGT-Niebuhr include the Synchron 100, which continually spreads fabric for the Gerber S-3200 cutting machine, and an automated plaid and stripe matching system. Lectra offers the Eclipse system, which allo..

Man/Machine Model Instead of Automation By Force

The Lasernest is a laser based cutting machine developed by the German firm Logo Service/Humantec. The Lasernest, intended primarily for cutting leather for the furniture industry, receives shape information as input from computer aided design computer aided manufacturing systems used to calculate the shape of each piece. A single operato..

A Computer Aided Grading system for Both Basic Block and Adapted Clothing Patterns. Part 1: Establishing the Grade Rule Data File

Many apparel manufacturing plants employ computer controlled grading systems that are faster, more accurate, more reliable, and produce more consistent results than manual grading. However, conventional computer controlled grading systems still depend on the manualevaluation of grade criteria. In the context of quick response manufacturin..

A computer Aided System Using Genetic Algorithm Applied to Apparel Design.

Researchers developed a computer aided design (CAD) system that permits consumers to interactively take part in apparel design. The CAD system employs a method of dynamic programming that relies on so-called 'genetic algorithms' to conduct database searches based on semantic differential values. During use, the CAD system generates design..

Material Flow and Continuous Quality control in Cloth Production.

Wilhelm Becker Tuchfabrik uses a semiautomatic production line to manufacture men's and women's apparel fabrics. Materials handling equipment facilitates materials flow in the weaving, mending, and dispatch departments. Intermediate storage locations utilize stackable boxes for fabrics, yarns, and warp beams. An adequate number of yarn ca..