Filament Feed and Tensioning
AssemblyMulti-spindle spool rack with dancer arm and metering rollers that supply nylon filament bundles at constant tension to the tufting head. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Filament Feed and Tensioning
5 top-level lines as of r173862| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spool Carousel | toothbrush-tufting-machine-spool-rack | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Tension Dancer Arm | toothbrush-tufting-machine-dancer-arm | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Guide Eyelet Ring | toothbrush-tufting-machine-guide-eyelets | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Encoder | encoder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |