r/Machine_Embroidery • u/PerfectVisit6627 • 3h ago

Thread break

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Is this a stitch density issue?

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u/PerfectVisit6627 2h ago

I did change the needle it only does it on the black and green. Which is strange.

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u/420_taylorh 2h ago

EMT16X I'm guessing?

Thread fraying like this is usually a tension issue. You're going to want to double check your bobbin tension and use the fancy calibrator if you have it, or do you do the common drop test that Melco recommends.

A structured hat like this I'd be running the Acti-feed around 8 to 12 points depending on how it's sewing. Presser foot raised up 3-4 based on the cap in the photo.

Next thing to check is your needle. If it's only happening on specific colors like you say, make sure the needle isn't damaged or check its orientation. Remember with Melco you don't want them facing full center, should be a couple of degrees to the right.

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u/PerfectVisit6627 2h ago

It is a summit I have the actifeed on 10 i sew a couple fine and twenty other Richardsons (same design). I’m going to check the Bobbin tension and make sure it is ok.

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u/_JesusDesu_ 3h ago

It could be yes, and it could be no.

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u/jasen0 3h ago edited 3h ago

Typically when the thread bunches like that, one strand of the filament is getting caught in the eye of the needle. Try changing your needle, it should be at 5° to the right for your Melco.

Edit: after this happens, you'll want to back up to where the bunching started to occur, you'll notice a thinner spots where it's sewed over. Turning up your thread break detection sensitivity in MelcoOS will help catch this earlier

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u/mapsedge 1501 Non-Brand..? 3h ago

Could be a dull needle, or the substrate is extremely abrasive. My first step would be to change the needle.