June 13th, 2009, 11:39 PM
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Re: Embroidery through Aluminum Foil
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Originally Posted by Eric
Well ... A few things I see as possible problems.
1.) Rayon, Rayon thread by nature is very weak. Is there a reason you must use rayon? Poly is MUCH stronger than rayon.
2.) Needle size? For 30# thread on that kind of material, I would suggest at least size 75/11, probably lean more towards 80/12's though. 30# is a little thicker than industry standard (40#) you don't want to be driving too much thread, too fast, through too small of a needle. You will get breaks all day.
3.) Replace the needle anyway, perhaps its a bit dull, embroidering on that kind of stuff is rough on needles.
4.) What speed are you running at? Try to back off on the speed.
Hope that helps ...
-- Eric
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I was using a 9/14 needles with #30 rayon thread.
Speed of machine was very low, 250 spm.
The needles I was using were titanium coated, sharp point.
Will look for the teflon coated needles and try some poly thread.
Also maybe wedge point?
Thanks for the tips.
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