Basic Sewing Machine Knowledge Technical Seminar
We would like to announce that our first “Basic Sewing Machine Knowledge Technical Seminar” of 2021 will be offered in a virtual classroom due to Covid-19. We hope you can join us!
Training goals with the primary focus on:
1. Basic sewing machine knowledge
2. Review of Lockstitch machine
3. Review of Overlock machines
4. Review of Bartack cycle machines
5. Introductions to digital automation sewing with programmable machines utilizing PM-1 software and the machine panel on AMS and LK machines
SPECIAL PRICING OFFERED 2021
The cost of this 5-day virtual training program has been reduced from $1,500 per person to $1,000 per person. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the seminar if we don't reach the minimum requirement of 10 attendees. Please sign up now!
- September 23 - 27
- December 15 - 19
Day 1 - Basic sewing machine knowledge
- Operator & mechanic machine safety
- Types of needles
- Types of threads
- Types of feeding systems
- Types of machines available
- Needle to fabric selection
- Thread to needle selection
- Sub- class selection. For Extra Heavy, Heavy, Medium, Light, Extra Light sewing
- Name of components
- Optional parts, selection
- Machine capabilities & limitations
- Proper Machine setup
- Proper lubrication and greasing
- Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance program
- How to lookup parts and how to order parts?
- Understanding Instruction and Engineering Manuals for adjustments
- Troubleshooting techniques
Day 2 - Lockstitch Machine - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
- What is a lockstitch machine?
- Stitch formation
- Oil selection and lubrication
- Needle selections
- Threading
- Needle bar timing
- Hook timing
- Feed dog timing
- Knife adjustments
- Trim cam timing
- Take up spring settings
- Tension assembly adjustments
- Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine
- Troubleshooting stitch problems
- Add on accessories
Day 3 - Overlock Machine - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
- What is an overlock chainstitch machine?
- Stitch formation
- Oil selection and lubrication
- Needle selections
- Threading
- Needle bar timing
- Upper looper timing
- Lower looper timing
- Feed dog timing
- Upper & lower Knife adjustments
- Chain cutter
- Tension assembly adjustments
- Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine
- Troubleshooting stitch problems
- Add on accessories
Day 4 – Bartack Cycle Machine - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
- What is a bartack cycle machine?
- Stitch formation
- Oil selection and lubrication
- Needle selections
- Threading
- Needle bar timing
- Hook timing
- X & Y Feed settings
- How to change programs and patterns
- Upper & lower Knife adjustments
- Parts selection for fabric
- Tension assembly adjustments
- Tearing down and timing top front end of the machine
- Trouble shooting stitch problems
- Add on accessories
Day 5 -Introduction to Automation and Programmable Pattern Sewing Machine utilizing panel and PM-1 programing - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
- What is a programmable bartacking machine?
- Stitch formation mechanical and digital.
- PM-1 software stitch and pattern creation utilizing laptop and computers to transfer designs.
- Oil selection and lubrication
- Needle selections
- Threading
- Needle bar timing
- Hook timing
- X & Y Feed settings
- How to change programs and patterns
- Upper & lower Knife adjustments
- Parts selection for fabric
- Tension ASM adjustments
- Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine
- Troubleshooting stitch problems
- Add on accessories
Questions & Answers
Please note: When you leave our training program we would like for you to have a basic knowledge of all items listed above. We hope you will return to your facility to implement and practice what you have learned with plans of returning for more advanced training in the future.