Use of 60 wt thread on Amaya?

[Laughing Palm]

Has anyone used 60-weight thread on an Amaya machine? I'd be interested to hear if anyone has done this and what changes (if any) they had to make to successfully use the 60-wt thread.

[Rod or Sharon]

Jim,

The 60wt thread will work fine on the Amaya. It is used mostly for "small" lettering with the aid of a 65/9 needle. This woll gill small lettering a sharper mor crisp edge in a lot of cases as the 65/9 needle is poking smaller holes on the edge of the column.

Because it is thinner and does not provide the same coverage as 40wt thread, digitizing densities may need to be altered depending on the results required. As an example....if a line of lettering was digitized with a density of 5 or 6, then the 60wt thread would cover better if the density was adjusted to 4 or 5 respectfully.

Rod Springer
Amaya Tech & Trainer

[Rod or Sharon]

"This woll gill small lettering a sharper mor"

How about....This will give small lettering a sharper more.....

Too early, I guess...

Rod

[GF]

I have used all different weights of thread and the key to success with any of these is to thoroughly understand tension and fabric as they work together. Every machine is different and will respond differently even though they may be the exact same model. Fabric has different weight and pile and also changes the equation. Certain thread colors will vary in response to the fabric type and thread color and weight, and the bobbin will vary each time so adjust it every time you change it. Always do a test sewout and there is no one size or setting for everything. Get to know your machine well and then the "settings" and changes you make for each project will come easier to you each time.

[Laughing Palm]

I ended up switching away from 65/9 needles because of stitch issues. Interestingly, an Amaya Service Tech told me that the machine wasn't designed to be used with 65/9 needles, and that was why we were getting poor results from them!

[susan]

I haven't had any trouble with 65/9 needles and 60wt thread. I do what Rod said with the densities and maybe slow the machine down a bit. I just did a logo with really small lettering and it came out really crisp.

Susan
Embroidery Station
Reynoldsburg, OH

[Greenwing]

in tech training Melco trainer and documentation states that a 65/9 needle is the best option for extreemly small lettering.

and for the past 12 years (3of which I have owned the Amaya) I must agree it is the best choice. and can provide a vast improvement in satin columns for small lettering.

As far as being designed for at Amaya, Yes they are.
They are designed to function as any other needle.

The Specs are within the design specks of the Amaya's

Don't shy away from them they can be very useful.

JMHO

[allstitchedup]

What 60-weight thread do you prefer to use in this situation. I am stuggling a bit and thought maybe seeing what others are using for thread might be a good starting point
Any advice would be welcome

[Greenwing]

Yes it works best on small lettering.

Superior Threads Bottom Line Is very good.

In a pinch I have used black bobbin thread and #100 silk thread from superior, THAT is pricy stuff..

[Ballyhoo]

Did 100 shirts last week. The customer insisted on very small text for the tag line. Ordered 60wt thread from my Robison-Anton supplier. Have had no problems with the R-A 40wt thread. This 60wt is trash [IMHO]. It is a spun polyester which is a different process than the 40wt. It is "lumpy" and fuzzy and extremely difficult to thread the needle. It is much easier to thread the 40wt thread through the needle than this 60wt. My distributor suggested to try using bobbin thread instead of the 60wt. It also does not come off the spool very easily.

David Sklar
Ballyhoo!
Arlington VA

[Barbara Bunker]

Sorry!

I appreciate the feedback on the R-A 60wt thread, David.

I've had good luck with Madeira 60 wt. but the "handling" charges were more than the thread.

Barbara Bunker
BMB Custom Embroidery
Broomfield, Colorado