January 9th, 2010, 04:57 PM
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Re: Breaking Needles problem.
I don't think that this is a timing issue, because as two said, the other needles sew fine, a timing issue would throw the whole machine off.
Let me make sure I know what you are getting at, is it a "pull-out" does the thread indeed come out of the fabric? Or is it a false error code e.g. 291 (thread break) or 293 (bobbin break/empty)
Are you repeatedly breaking needles or is it just the thread break/pull-out issue?
As far as the "slit" issue and needle alignment this is generally goverened by how tighly your machine hook has been gapped. On machine that I am not planning running caps on, I gap the machines VERY closely, in which case, the needle would need to be dead straight on.
If I have a machine that is frequently used for caps or thicker materials, you need to allow for a little needle flexion or you will have needle breaks all over the place.
Go by the rest of the needles on your machine, if they are straight on, put it straight. If angled, then angle the replacement, try to match the rest of the needles in the machine.
If you hit a hoop you may have damaged a take-up lever, this can very likely cause thread breaks/pull-outs among other things. Needle / foot depth is a possibility too, look at the needles next to the rest of them, are they all pretty much in-line? Does anytihing seem to have a drastically different level. If it does the depth will have to be reset, if it is off, let me know, I can post a few pic's of how to reset depth quickly.
Do you have a NEO? or is this a bridge/beam machine? How new? They changed some (a lot actually) of components when they unveiled the M series. It will help me get you some better answers.
Let me know,
Good luck,
-- Eric
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