[amayausers] Re: Hats - Caps - WACF etc....

I would have to say that I am not having near the trouble with caps as when 
we first started. There was the problems with the first machine 2 years ago, 
that was fixed but there was a learning curve. The Amaya was the first 
commercial I ever tried to do a cap on. We have paid attention to the 
information and experiences others on this group have provided and learned 
from it. As it has been said on this group, the real key to successful cap 
embroidery starts with proper digitizing. Bottom up and center out, proper 
underlay and densities and correct vertical height. The nearer the vertical 
height approaches the sewing limit boundary of the hoop the more the 
embroidery with suffer in quality.

We just did a 3 machine install for a customer in Vancouver, WA last week. I 
noticed that the 270 cap frames ( WACF ) had been reengineered from the ones 
we received a couple of years ago. The only experience I have had with these 
new cap frames was at this customers facility. They are improved and work 
better but I am not convinced I would like using them over the older CCF 
frames. I can say that I was not fond of the older style WAFC frames and 
much prefer the older EMC style CCF/WACF for sewing most caps, but this 
frame does not allow the 270 degree rotating capability. I just find the 
CCF/WACF to be a faster, easier frame to use universally, but then this is 
of course my own personal opinion and preference.

I believe it was Aaron Sargent that indicated he didn't use the wings on the 
270 frames, never tried that......should work fine.......I do know that I 
did stop using the side hold down clips except in special situations to hold 
the cap on the frame. Letting the cap breathe, so to  speak, seemed to work 
out better in most instances, especially when trying to do the Flex Fit, 
Nu-Fit , style of caps. But now I just haven't found the need to return to 
the WACF frame. Any design I want to put on the side or back of the cap is 
sewn with the aid of  "Fast Frames."

I also am a strong advocate of using the " Settings by Color " tools to 
adjust material thickness and speeds, column widths, etc while sewing caps. 
Proper digitizing allows the maximum benefits of this tool to be captured 
with better quality embroidery and less thread breaks over the center seams 
in caps, especially with lettering of all sizes. It was said that sewing 
caps is an art form in itself and that there are so many variables to 
achieving good results.........I would definitely agree to that statement. 
Although having a training  class just for caps is a nice thought, unless 
someone is ready to give me an all expense paid trip to attend, it is not 
very realistic. A really good in-depth video presentation about the 
digitizing, editing, hooping, WACF vs CCF/WACF, Fast Frame usage, cap 
styles, backings, needles, thread, brands and machine settings. It does get 
involved, doesn't it? but I would be up for someone paying for an all 
expense paid trip to attend, gee , I would even be willing to help train the 
class for that .....any takers?  ;-))

Rod Springer
Melco Trained Tech


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From: <Janljon00@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 9:00 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Hats - Caps - WACF etc....


> No, I'm totally serious. I did 140 visors  yesterday with no problems.
>
> Janet
> Burke Sporting Goods
> Burke, VA
>
>

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