Thread Management
AssemblyCone creel, tension units and take-up springs feeding top thread to every needle, with per-thread break detection that stops the machine and logs the needle position. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Thread Management
5 top-level lines as of r135416| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thread Creel | quilting-machine-creel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Thread Tensioner | quilting-machine-tensioner | 96× | 96 | · | part |
| 3 | Take-Up Spring | quilting-machine-takeup-spring | 96× | 96 | · | part |
| 4 | Thread Break Sensor | quilting-machine-thread-sensor | 96× | 96 | · | part |
| 5 | Thread Guide Rail | quilting-machine-thread-rail | 4× | 4 | · | part |