Chapter 12
Directions on Coiling, Taping and Zigzag Embroidery
12-7
Mechanical Category and Driving Mode Selection for Special
Embroidery Machines
Taping machines have three types of the motion parts in the sense of mechanics.
We define them as M axis, E axis and clamp foot axis. M axis rotates a certain
degrees at every stitch to trace the stitch, which ensures cords or tapes always in
front of needle movement. E axis swings once at every one or two stitch to make
the Zigzag embroidery. Clamp foot axis is used for lifting and lowering the clamp
foot.
1.
M axis
The mechanism of M axis can be divided to two types. One is with clutch
device, whose action is controlled by electric valve or by hand. Its advantage is
that only the M axis of the patching embroidery is moving and non-patching
embroidery heads stay still at mending. This will enhance the quality and
efficiency of mending. The other type is without clutch device. Both of the two
types are driven by servomotor and the origins of their M axis are positioned by
proximity switch.
2.
E axis
According to the difference in motor and the equipment of proximity switch
for positioning the origin, E axis devices can be divided to the following types:
1)
Driven by stepping motor separately, without proximity switch for
positioning origin
2) Driven by stepping motor collectively, with proximity switch for
positioning origin
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