June 19, 2009 11:02:21 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Good Morning

June 19, 2009 11:02:53 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: This is our first "Embroidery Webinar"

June 19, 2009 11:03:23 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: I am hoping in the future we can make this into a regular event providing everyone with as much help as possible

June 19, 2009 11:03:48 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Today, this event will be in chat form only. In the preceeding events, we will use audio

June 19, 2009 11:04:26 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: I would like to invite you to any future event as well

June 19, 2009 11:05:01 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: We welcome you to ask any questions at any time to help keep the flow

June 19, 2009 11:06:20 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: We will try to answer any and all questions. However, we might be limited to time and resources so please be patient

June 19, 2009 11:07:07 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Within this webinar, i have the ability to share my computer so i can show you applications, etc if requested.

June 19, 2009 11:07:59 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: CHAT has been disabled for attendees to keep the flow. If you would like to ask questions, you must use the Q&A section

June 19, 2009 11:10:17 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Because we buy and sell embroidery machines, i thought it would be a good idea to start talking about general machine maintance. We see a lot of machines both well kept and others, not so much

June 19, 2009 11:12:05 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Also, we do circuit board repair. A large percentage of the boards we recieve damaged come for customer neglect

June 19, 2009 11:12:44 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: For example, power supplies going bad because they over heat. This can be avoided by cleaning out air filters, etc

June 19, 2009 11:13:30 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Likewise, many mother boards go bad because people over oil their machines

June 19, 2009 11:14:30 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: It is always recommend to regularly blow your machine off with compressed air. This keeps lint, dust, dirt, etc off the machine.

June 19, 2009 11:14:44 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: However, you must remember to put a water filter on the end of your compressor

June 19, 2009 11:14:56 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): How can over oiling damage the Motherboard?

June 19, 2009 11:15:18 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: if not, you will be blowing water particles all over the machine which can lead to rust

June 19, 2009 11:16:55 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: If you over oil, oil may eventually drop or collect where the mother boards or main board are at. For example, many single head machines have their electronics at the back.

June 19, 2009 11:17:25 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Some Toyota machines have a drainage hole in the back.

June 19, 2009 11:20:30 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Also, the dirty the machine (dust, lint, etc) the more likley the oil on the boards will conduct electricity, damaging the boards

June 19, 2009 11:21:09 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: If at all possible, we also recommend that you cover the machine when not in use (over night and weekends).

June 19, 2009 11:22:55 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Changing your rubber gromments, etc inside the heads will keep the machine in time, help it run quieter, and keep it oiled. If you have a tech who checks out your machine on a regular basis, i would recommend that you have him change out these pieces on troubled heads but not necessarly on heads that are running well unless of course they are in obvious need of change

June 19, 2009 11:24:22 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Any questions so far?

June 19, 2009 11:24:40 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): So Far so good...

June 19, 2009 11:24:41 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: When running your machine, always make sure its as level as possible.

June 19, 2009 11:25:08 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: This will give you a much better sew out quality and the machine will run much more stable and quiet

June 19, 2009 11:25:52 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Obvisouly foundations shift, etc etc so, it doesn't hurt to check that your level a few times a year. Especcially on larger machines

June 19, 2009 11:26:37 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Never run the machine on its wheels/casters if possible. Not only does it destroy the wheels/casters but the machine will never be level

June 19, 2009 11:27:41 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): Does it hurt machines that are on casters to keep moving them from location to location, even if you level them?

June 19, 2009 11:28:10 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Many multihead machines have the option to be set at various voltages (220,230,240), etc. I would check with your tech and electrician to ensure that its set at the voltage closest to what its connected to in order to avoid any problems down the road

June 19, 2009 11:29:21 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Its also recommened to regularly remove needle plates and bobbin cases and blow off any lint. This helps avoid trimming and timing issues

June 19, 2009 11:30:00 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Questions asked - Does it hurt machines that are on casters to keep moving them from location to location, even if you level them?... Not really from what i have seen assuming the ground is solid and the wheels are strong.

June 19, 2009 11:31:08 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: If you are moving them alot,you might just consider buying spare casters. But again, just don't run the machine on them. You can use blocks of wood and shims even if needed. It really does make a big difference to keep them level. Also, avoid carpet if possible

June 19, 2009 11:33:06 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Keeping the machine away from an air conditioner vent will reduce thread breaks

June 19, 2009 11:35:36 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: On older machines, replacing XY bearings and tightening old gears can make a much tigher stitch

June 19, 2009 11:36:41 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: However, this only really needs to be done a few times in the life of the machine

June 19, 2009 11:39:55 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Also always remember when you have a needle break, that it is very important to find the tip of the needle. If you cannot find it, be sure to blow all around the hook

June 19, 2009 11:40:35 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: a needle point can both scratch your hook (causing more thread breaks) and/or lodge behind the hook causing the machine to jump off time

June 19, 2009 11:42:22 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: If you do not know how to set your needle depth and hook timining, i recommend you learn. There are videos all over the internet including YOUTUBE that show you how to do this. Knowing how to set both the needle depths and the hook timing can save you a lot of money (tech calls) and help save time from thread breaks

June 19, 2009 11:43:04 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: If you don't already know how to do both, be sure to practice on the machine when it is already down or, during a very slow period. It might take you a few hours to learn but, once you have it down, it just takes a few minutes

June 19, 2009 11:43:57 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Another problem i have seen with dirty machines, is when the hole where the needle is inserted into becomes clogged.

June 19, 2009 11:44:40 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Most people do not notice this. When the hole becomes cloged even the slightest, the needle may not go all the way into the hole, causing your needle depth to change.

June 19, 2009 11:45:27 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: On most machines, you will see a hole going horizontally thru the needle bar near the bottom (this is not the same hole that goes vertically in which the needle goes into).

June 19, 2009 11:45:48 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: This horizontal hole is what you clean

June 19, 2009 11:46:18 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: if you look into that hole and see any buildup, then you should clean it ASAP. Typically just sticking a needle into the hole will suffice

June 19, 2009 11:46:32 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Questions?

June 19, 2009 11:48:28 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): What is the single biggest mistake people make in the maintenance of their machines?

June 19, 2009 11:48:42 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Question - What is the single biggest mistake people make in the maintenance of their machines?

June 19, 2009 11:49:15 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: The biggest mistakes i have seen are usually just hitting hoops. This can cause a lot of damage

June 19, 2009 11:49:25 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Over and under oiling are a big problem

June 19, 2009 11:49:37 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: same with over/under greasing

June 19, 2009 11:49:59 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): When is the best time to oil? At the beginning of the day or after production?

June 19, 2009 11:50:37 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Q - When is the best time to oil? At the beginning of the day or after production?

June 19, 2009 11:50:59 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: I think most people do so at the end of the shift. That way the oil has time to spread around

June 19, 2009 11:52:23 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: You can then leave a piece of material under the needle bars to allow any additional oil to drip. However, one small drop is usually plenty. Then in the morning run the machine one time to eject any more excess

June 19, 2009 11:55:16 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): are hooping stations a REAL help to move faster or it s the same but perfectly done, or else?

June 19, 2009 11:55:30 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): Are you saying that we should do a run prior to production, after we have oiled?

June 19, 2009 11:55:42 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Q - Are you saying that we should do a run prior to production, after we have oiled?

June 19, 2009 11:56:07 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): for instance..

June 19, 2009 11:56:45 AM from GUEST
to Host (privately): just in case

June 19, 2009 11:57:02 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: If you don't over oil you might not have to. But its best to run one sample just to get any excess oil out if needed. Plus, if you need to run a sample anyways, this is a good time to run them.

June 19, 2009 11:57:30 AM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: tks

June 19, 2009 11:57:31 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Q - are hooping stations a REAL help to move faster or it s the same but perfectly done, or else?

June 19, 2009 11:57:54 AM from Presenter
to All Participants: Honestly, i learned how to hoop before i knew what a hooping station ones... Personally i don't use them

June 19, 2009 11:58:18 AM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: tks again

June 19, 2009 11:59:48 AM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: which hoop is easier to use.magnet or with precise clamp?

June 19, 2009 12:00:17 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: Q - which hoop is easier to use.magnet or with precise clamp?

June 19, 2009 12:00:33 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: well the magnet is eaier but, its not as strong. I don't recommend them

June 19, 2009 12:01:37 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: The hour is almost over. Are there any more questions? Feel free to come to our next event Wednesday (spanish) and the follwing event Wednesday (english). All times are posted on our website

June 19, 2009 12:01:58 PM from GUEST
to Host (privately): Thank You

June 19, 2009 12:02:07 PM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: what is your advise about the way chinese emboider Without hoops but using stabilizer all over the machine?

June 19, 2009 12:02:23 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: Q - what is your advise about the way chinese emboider Without hoops but using stabilizer all over the machine?

June 19, 2009 12:02:34 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: Do you mean the tape type stuff?

June 19, 2009 12:02:41 PM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: yes

June 19, 2009 12:02:51 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: For certain applications it works good

June 19, 2009 12:02:57 PM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: with adhesive

June 19, 2009 12:03:01 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: it all depends on the application and hard to say

June 19, 2009 12:03:11 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: definantly not on polos, etc

June 19, 2009 12:03:25 PM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: not in knit s

June 19, 2009 12:03:26 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: But it works really well on other types of applications

June 19, 2009 12:03:33 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: Again, just depends

June 19, 2009 12:03:38 PM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: ok

June 19, 2009 12:03:49 PM from GUEST
to Host, Presenter & Panelists: thank you

June 19, 2009 12:03:59 PM from Presenter
to GUEST (privately): You are welcome

June 19, 2009 12:04:29 PM from Presenter
to All Participants: We hope to see you next week. I am sure the attendance will be higher each week.