We would like to announce our “Basic Sewing Machine Knowledge Technical Seminar” of 2023. We hope you can join us!

 Training goals with the primary focus on:

1. Basic sewing machine knowledge
2. Review of the Lockstitch machine
3. Review of Overlock machines
4. Review of Bartack LK, introduction to programmable machines, AMS, PLK

Pricing & Dates

 

This 3.5-day training program costs $1,500 per person in Grapevine, TX. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the seminar if we do not reach the minimum requirement of 6 attendees and a maximum of 10. Please sign up now!

 

2024 Dates

- Sep 23-26, 2024

- Dec 9-12, 2024

Hours Monday only from 1 pm - 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 9 am - 4:30 pm

 

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

Subclass 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

Basic control Panel Settings, How to change programs and patterns (stitch counts for backtacks or short seams, bobbin runout stitch counting)

Upper & lower Knife adjustments

Parts selection for fabric 

Tension assembly adjustments

Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine

Troubleshooting stitch problems

Introduction to Automation and Programmable Pattern Sewing Machine, AMS-PLK, the importance of good clamping

Click here to download the class registration form. Once you fill out the form, email it to pedro.cecena@JUKI.com.