Thanks for the info Rod. I certainly agree that there are a number of variables which can cause thread breaks. However I think perhaps our expectations of a test design may be different. To me running a test design is an opportunity to check for and solve stitching problems [regardless of the cause] plus it allows me to properly set a machine. As an embroiderer, by allowing even one thread break in a test design I have failed to enable that machine to run at its optimum for production ..... which in turn will lead to downtime, poor stitch stitching and/or perhaps even damage to the machine. Its tough to make money during downtime and because of this, I expect a machine to stitch hundreds of thousands of stitches without a thread break Appreciate the help you provide to this group. Have a great day Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:31 AM Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Prewound Bobbin Thread > This message was posted by Rod or Sharon on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/185.html#000013 > > Bob, > Hummm, How did I know that someone would come up with that very question? I did not say that it was , as you put it, "aceptable." It puts the machine through some tough tasks. > > Well, lets put it this way. That is a test design but it is groomed to run well also. It, as I mentioned in my post, "assumes" that the operator has taken care of "all" of the other "varibles". > Can you think of what some of these varibles might be? Thread type and brand and condition, needles, needle orientaion, needle depth, hook timing, presser foot height, lubrication, roller condititon, type of material, static buildup, loose hooping, humidity, machine speed, design digitizing, should I go on? > > For me to post that one would not see "any" thread breaks on this design, or any design for that matter, without being right there in front of the machine and "knowing all of the "varibles" have been taken care of would be foolish. Thread breaks, unfortunately, are a part of the "real" world of embroidery, aceptable or not. > > I agree with you, even one thread break is too many, but that just is not living in the "real" world of embroidery. There are just too many varibles. > > Rod Springer > Amaya Tech & Trainer > > =========================================================== > > The AmayaUsers Mailing List > Website: http://www.amayausers.com > Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list > > =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================