What’s the biggest priority for manufacturers in the modern manufacturing industry? Efficiency. This is especially important for fast-growing businesses that want to stay ahead of the competition and push forward with bigger and more lucrative projects from more prestigious companies.
Companies who are one step ahead of the game always focus on producing quality products in the most efficient timeframe. But to do this in embroidery manufacturing, you need the most technologically advanced equipment and machinery. Otherwise, you’ll be dragging your heels behind competitors that are willing to invest in future proofing their production lines.
Having a production system that’s built on a solid foundation of the latest tech, the most efficient machinery and air tight processes is crucial. That way, when those inevitable maintenance downtime periods do happen, you’ll have the correct measures in place to mitigate and minimise issues. So, it’ll have little to no effect on your lead times for those all-important customers.
And speaking of efficiency and technology, let’s take a look at a machine that’s become an industry measuring stick – one that we recommend to any manufacturing company looking to expand and grow quickly.
The HappyJapan HCR3-1508
This multi-head embroidery machine is perfect for a production line that’s expanding and looking to diversify in what it can embroider, without compromising on the quality of the products. It’s an 8-head machine, so it can work on 8 different products at the same time; a big jump, especially for a business that may be running with a single-head machine.
The HCR3 is a high-speed model designed for larger and more complex production jobs. It’s a powerhouse with servo motors, taking it a step above the standard multi-head machines you may see from competitors in the industry.
The Key Features
1. LCD Touch Screen Panel
We start off with the Happy Japan touch screen panel, built into the machine as standard. This is a 10.4 inch Colour LCD screen, designed to interface with the operator to show job progress in real time and give updates on any potential hiccups with the equipment. It also has a live feed of stitch speed, ensuring uniform efficiency at all times during the production process.
How This Impacts Your Business:
It’s simple really; your operators’ lives are made easier and you can rest assured that every part of your production line is managed and maintained for optimum efficiency. It also keeps track of machine safety, as the machine will automatically flag up any setup mistakes or errors with stitching. This minimises the likelihood of faulty products by drawing attention to any non-uniformity, so that operators can fix it immediately.
2. Maximum Speed of 1200 RPM
The HCR3 has a maximum speed of 1200RPM – making it faster than similar models from our competitors. This high speed and efficiency make it a perfect fit for businesses with tight deadlines and a need for quick project turnaround.
How This Impacts Your Business:
HappyJapan knows what the most desired trait of a multi-head machine is at this level of embroidery – speed. That’s why the HCR3 was designed with that in mind. Installation of servo motors to further increase job efficiency has really taken this machine into the elite tier when it comes to production power. This speed, coupled with the ability to embroider with all 8 heads at once, will super-charge your production line, giving you the ability to deliver bigger orders and vary capacity depending on project requirements.
3. Live Management Reports
Want to ensure maximum efficiency while your operator works with the machines? The HCR3 records all machine input in real time and commands entered into the dashboard can produce operational reports to measure work levels at all times. This can be managed via Windows software that is built into ALL HappyJapan machines.
How This Impacts Your Business:
Not only are live reports of operations a great way to ensure that the proper levels of work are being upheld; they also help your team manage their performance and the performance of the machine they’re operating. This gives your staff a level of control that competitor models just can’t measure up to.
4. Design Memory of 40 Million Stitches
That’s a lot of stitches. A stitch memory this large means your designs can be complex, detailed and of a size that you would expect from a top of the range multi-head embroidery machine.
250 designs can also be saved – although this doesn’t take into account the huge variation that can be achieved using the Windows software the machine operates with. This allows designs to be uploaded on the fly using barcoding technology – making it really simple and easy to vary designs job to job.
How This Impacts Your Business:
You can create embroidery projects that are varied; incorporating a multitude of colours and patterns. Something that is expected when you’re dealing with high-prestige wholesalers, retailers and workwear specialists.
So, What Size of Business Should Buy It?
We’re glad you asked. The HCR3-1508 is built for established businesses that are ready to expand their production capabilities – so we wouldn’t recommend a startup embroiderer for this model. A great example of a candidate for this machine would be a manufacturer that already has several single-head machines, like the HCU Series or HCH-701P, but is looking to either grow beyond single-heads or add additional capacity.
Another example case for buying the HCR3-1508 is a business that is behind when it comes to technology. Perhaps they purchased a competitor’s machine and they’re now lagging behind their own competition when it comes to efficiency or speed – causing them to lose projects or spend money on extended maintenance and downtime periods.
Therefore, if you’re an established business that’s looking to grow or future proof your production line, the HCR3-1508 is a great choice to achieve your business objectives.
The HCR3-1508 is the Right for My Business – How Do I Enquire?
The best way to get in touch with Midwest regarding the HCR3-1508 is to contact us via the specific machine page. That way, we know exactly which machine you’re interested in. Our commercial embroidery machine experts will then get back to you as soon as possible to set up a more technical demonstration.
If you’re desperate for more details on single head or multi-head embroidery machines, including the HCR3-1508, our Ebook will guide you through the process of determining which level of machine is right for your business – so have a look to the right of this page for more!