[amayausers] Re: Hooptech clamping system
- From: "Jean A. Allen" <jaa1943@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:12:18 -0700 (PDT)
What is the hoop tech system????
--- "E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Rod,
> Sure thing bud. You know, other than all the police sirens
> and flashing
> lights, the hoop tech system is a really neat device. I'm
> glad we bought
> one and was cringing all the while I was writing the check. I
> think it's a
> nice addition to any all around embroidery shop and glad we
> waited as long
> as we did (three years) from when we first started with the
> Amayas before
> purchasing one so that we were very familiar with the Amaya
> and her
> software.
> Melco's stand is that if the needle case ever gets ripped off
> the front of
> the machine, the needle case should probably be replaced
> completely because
> of the precision involved with all the pieces parts. Meaning
> that most
> techs won't have the equipment necessary in the field to align
> and calibrate
> all new parts that need replacement. This I can understand
> although I
> personally have had a needle case taken apart down to it's
> smallest parts
> and rebuilt it completely with success.(Knock on plastic) Of
> course my past
> professions had a great deal to do with my experience. As I
> understand it,
> a new needle case is priced somewhere around 2 grand.
>
> I'm not trying to scare anyone, just trying to be informative.
> Ed
>
>
> Ed Orantes
> Amaya Tech, Trainer & Owner
> New Orleans, La.
> 504-258-6260
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of rodswen
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 6:24 PM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Hooptech clamping system
>
>
> Ed,
>
> Thank you for your detailed information about the use of the
> TCS2 on the
> AMAYA. The detail as you presented it is exactly what I was
> searching
> for. I do have to come up with a way to do some items that are
> larger
> than the sew field on the AMAYA and I was considering the
> clamp for the
> apparent relative ease of maintaining registration. I have
> some other
> ideas I'll pursue which should be less traumatic to the
> Princess and to
> my wallet as well.
>
> Thanks again for your objective and complete dialogue.
>
> Rod Swenson
> Katbird Creations
>
> E. Orantes wrote:
>
> >On the Hooptech system, at least the larger one, there is a
> -3 inch offset
> >in the Y direction with regard to "hoop center". If this
> information is
> not
> >entered in when creating a hoop in software, you are asking
> for trouble.
> >What can happen is... you leave the Hoop tech device clamp
> open and then
> go
> >to standard hoop center, and depending on what needle your
> needle case is
> >on, the handle to the hoop tech device will push into the
> back of the
> needle
> >case driving the needle case off it's foundation and
> rendering the machine
> >useless until the needle case can be repaired or replaced by
> a technician.
> >This design flaw is through no fault of Melco or Hoop tech.
> Just the
> simple
> >fact that this is an after market product that was not
> designed with the
> >Amaya in mind.
> >
> >Just be sure to work with this device slowly and with
> certainty of every
> >step you take. Never power up the Amaya with the device on
> the machine and
> >never power down with the device on the machine. Create a
> new hoop(s) in
> >software to accommodate the device and if you are not sure
> how to do this,
> >educate yourself by someone who does knowing completely that
> you take full
> >responsibility for any and all mishaps that may arise when
> using this
> >device. This device also needs to be calibrated to your
> machine as it
> >doesn't simply "fit" when you slide it into the hoop arms.
> The reason is
> >that this device is meant to fit all machines (or most) and
> has to be
> >adjustable accordingly.
> >
> >Know that this is a fancy device and it does allow you to sew
> on a good
> >number of items that you otherwise would not be able to sew.
> Hence, it
> >falls under the category of specialized embroidery and should
> come with a
> >price tag to match. A little preventive measure in case
> something terrible
> >should happen, say, late at night when you (or one of your
> employees)
> aren't
> >paying attention to what you are doing and then OOOOOPS!!!!
> >
> >As a tech, I've seen the aftermath before, and although it's
> all
> repairable,
> >it's an unnecessary expense that costs way more than the
> price of the hoop
> >tech device, not to mention down time. You might also void
> your warranty
> if
> >Melco finds out because it's not an authorized Melco device.
> Geeze
> Louise -
> >That's no good!
> >
> >Best of luck to all who venture forth with this and all 3rd
> party after
> >market devices!
> >
> >Ed Orantes
> >Amaya Tech, Trainer & Owner
> >New Orleans, LA
> >504-258-6260
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Peachey
> Threads
> >Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 11:57 AM
> >To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [amayausers] Re: Hooptech clamping system
> >
> >
> >Hi Rod,
> >
> >I did a search using "Hoop Tech" in the search box. This
> came up with
> quite
> >a bit. Hope that is helpful. I am following this as I
> purchased the TSC2.
> >Have been using it on my Barudan. Just tried putting it on
> my Amaya for
> the
> >first time. I can see there will be some problems with
> >clearance.............so I am interested in whatever anyone
> has to say.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Karen
> >Peachey Threads
> >Embroidery & Digitizing
> >www.peacheythreads.com
> >
> >It is the Peach
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of rodswen
> >Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 5:23 PM
> >To: amayausers
> >Subject: [amayausers] Hooptech clamping system
> >
> >
> >Hello,
> >
> >I seem to remember a while back there was a discussion of
> Hooptech clamp
> >systems on AMAYA.
> >
> >I have searched for it, but I am unable to locate it.
> >
> >Does anyone have info they are willing to share?
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
> >Rod Swenson
> >Katbird
> >
> >
> >
> >
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