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  • Magnetic vs. Non-magnetic Bobbin

    Hi everyone! I've only been doing embroidery a few months, but I've been having an issue with our bobbins. We started out with normal bobbins from Madeira (by the way, I'm using an Amaya XTS), and I didn't really have any tension problems. However, we recently switched to magnetic bobbins, and I can't go through any project now without numerous stitches pulling up from the bobbin thread not catching. Is there any setting I can change? We're currently running Design Shop Pro+. I check the tension with one of our normal bobbins, and even when it seems fine it's still pulling up. Thanks for reading!

    Jennifer

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    I have found my particular XTS is quite sensitive to bobbins. It may be that every machine is different by just a minor variation. My machine will be very happy with superior threads prewound bobbins, but does not seemingly like magnetic or madeira or exquisite or coats and clark.
    Once I found which brand worked best for me, I purchased several basic colors and don't worry with the other brands. I sold the other bobbins that were too frustrating with many thread breaks, a move I highly recommend if you are unsuccessful with a brand. Someone out there will need and want that brand for their machine!

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    • #3
      Are you backing the tension off on the magnetics?
      Herb<br />Royal Embroidery

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      • #4
        I was using magnetic bobbins on my emt16 and my dealer made me switch to Coats brand and seems to be sewing better

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        • #5
          i forgot to mention i change my bobbin case also and made a big difference

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          • #6
            Honestly, forget about the magnetic bobbins - not needed with the actifeed system and a waste of money.
            John Yaglenski
            Amayausers.com - Webmaster
            Levelbest Embroidery - Owner

            Living the life on Hilton Head Island, SC and serving the world via our website! http://www.levelbestembroidery.com

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            • #7
              Originally posted by HERB View Post
              Are you backing the tension off on the magnetics?
              I've been matching the tension, honestly. I'll give loosening it a go. I didn't actually go through the Melco training for the machine and kind of got thrown into this. We do a lot of garments for local businesses.

              I'll request to go back to the former bobbins. Thanks for the replies, everyone.

              Jennifer

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              • #8
                I know that most feel the magnetic bobbins are not necessary.
                and that may be true.
                HOWEVER
                I have been using bobbin centrals magna core bobbins for about 7 years and
                I would never go back to coats or madeira bobbins.
                this is just my humble opinion.
                I hate the magnetic sided bobbins
                I have not had a tension issue or need to adjust
                any of my 15 bobbin cases in the time I have used the magna cores.
                [email protected]
                Jerome in Minnesota
                (320)259-1151

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                • #9
                  There should be no tension from the spring on the thread. The magnet is what gives you the tension.
                  Herb<br />Royal Embroidery

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                  • #10
                    Actually not, it prevents backlash and guides the spring to keeping much better consistent tension.
                    but you still need tension from the flat spring it is just much more forgiving...
                    [email protected]
                    Jerome in Minnesota
                    (320)259-1151

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