[amayausers] Re: Sure Seems To be A Lot of Problems Out There

  • From: "Rod or Sharon" <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 10:57:10 -0700

 To all concerned,

This is exactly why the Ampass test designs were created and are used to help in diagnosing sewing problems with the Amaya. For those of you that have the 2005 Amaya Operators Equipment and Software Manual, section 9 is a trouble shooting guide. Pages 9-12,9-13 and 9-14 describes some of the expectations of the Amaya from running the Ampass test designs.

When running this design, I use 2(two) layers of backing, medium or heavy, doesn't seem to matter which one. The presser foot will be set at the correct height, the speed will be set at 1200spm and a material thickness of 3 will be used. The manual says that one layer of broad cloth and one layer of backing should be used but I don't always find this accessible so I just use backing instead. Preferably ALL needles will be new and ALL the same type and size, absolutely no burred or bent needles allowed here. Melco uses Organ 75/11 needles for these tests and recommends Organ needles be use in the Amaya. Polyester 40 wt thread will also be used on all 16 needles.

The idea is to start with a STANDARD. Eliminate as many VARIABLES as you possibly can and attempt to create a baseline from which a person can then analyze just what the problem is and arrive at a solution to remedy it. Quite often when contacting Melco tech support, they may have you run this design for them. This will help them to determine if it is a software problem or a mechanical problem.

This list does not allow attachments, so for those interested in learning a bit more, I will create a file of what each part of the AMPASS design is used for and email it to those whom request it. A lot can be learned by paying close attention to what this design(s) is trying to tell you. This design can be found at c:/programfiles/melco embroidery systems/amaya/test designs. The specific parts of this overall design are:

 Horizontal and Vertical columns----for Thread tension( upper and lower).

 Circles---- for Belt tension.

 Rose---- for Thread breaks on long stitches.

 Diamond---- for Registration.

 Horse and Buggy---- for Orientation.

 Spiral----for Thread breaks.

 Alphabet----for Small letter problems.

 Triangle Fill and Outline----for Looping

 Tricolor Diamond Fill----for Thread Break Sensor

 Mark Trim---for Trimmer/Grabber

 Knit Material---- for Embroidery on Knit material.

This is a high tech world we live in and the Amaya machine is definitely a high end technical machine. The machine has the potential to create a tremendous amount of flexibility in how embroidery can be done. One HAS to Learn new things and new techniques to master and use their machine to it's fullest potential.

I remember when I first went into Management with the railroad in 1991. I didn't have a computer at the time, didn't want one and didn't want to learn how to use one. But, guess what and who was forced to learn how to immediately start this learning process? It wasn't Grammy, that's for sure. It seems that the learning curve involved with computers will never end so, I either have to continue on with this curve or get left in the proverbial dust. This is why I chose to take on tech training for the Amaya machine. Speaking of computers, anyone ever have a problem with a computer? You know all you have to do is plug in the power cord, turn it on and.......? Computers are not a turn key operation and not something that is learned overnight.

And by the way if you haven't already guessed, the Amaya is run by a computer that is run by an operator and if the operator is unwilling to be flexible toward change then trouble is surely on the horizon. The old saying about programming computers for what you want them to do, and it applies to the Amaya as well, has always been, "Garbage in, Garbage out."

For those interested, let me know and I will send you an attachment of the AMPASS function descriptions in detail. It may help some of you to understand more about the expectations of the Amaya..

 Rod Springer


 Embroidery Cottage
 Rod & Sharon Springer
 Melco Amaya Tech & Trainer
 Design Shop Pro+ Digitizing

 Boise, ID  83713
 208-938-3038







----- Original Message ----- From: "Roland R. Irish III" <signman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 7:28 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Sure Seems To be A Lot of Problems Out There


> Russell, we took the training...and with 'set material' and 'set designs'
> and everyone running exactly the same thing on the same machines that was
> nice...but when you get home to your own machine-things are different!
> That's why I suggest they set every new machine up with a pile of exactly
> the same items so that anyone having a problem can load it up, and then talk
> to a tech and he would know exactly what they are working with!
>
>


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