In the manufacturing sector, perfecting your production line is key. It’s the lifeblood of your company; nothing works if your process and production aren’t on point. The question is, what is the key to keeping an airtight and streamlined manufacturing schedule?
Equipment. Equipment and machinery. If you don’t ensure your machines are in top notch shape, it’s only a matter of time until something breaks and downtime occurs.
Downtime can cost your company a lot of money in wasted production time. Not only that, your reputation will take a hit with your customers. So, what can you do to minimise the chances of this happening to your business? We’re glad you asked.
Quite simply, you need to create a solid foundation of modern, market-leading equipment that is future proof and of a higher standard than your competitors. Having a production system built on machines that are modern, transportable and simple to scale is also a must, in order to avoid problems piling up if the worst case scenario does occur.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at one of Midwest’s most technologically advanced machines – one we think would fit perfectly in your future-proofed manufacturing system.
HappyJapan HCU-1501
This industrial embroidery machine is the most technologically advanced high speed, single head machine on the planet. But it won’t break the bank, making it a great foundation machine for a forward-thinking startup to build upon. It’ll secure the future of your manufacturing process, while producing consistently high-quality products that’ll outperform competition machines at a similar head number.
The Key Features
1. Touch Screen Panel
Unlike standard machines, the HCU-1501 has a LCD colour touch screen control panel built into the dashboard giving visual cues to the operator in real time – making the machine safer and simpler to use.
How This Impacts Your Business:
Increasing the safety of your work environment is paramount. It raises staff morale, creates a more comfortable environment and benefits work operations. If people feel safe doing their job, especially in the manufacturing sector, they work more efficiently.
2. Maximum Speed of 1500 RPM
The Happy Japan HCU-1501 has a top speed of 1500 RPM – this is an industry leading standard of stitching numbers, making it a perfect choice for businesses that are fast paced and strict with production lead times. Despite the rapid job times, you’re also guaranteed to receive the same quality stitching from the first one to the very last.
How This Impacts Your Business:
The speed of design stitching is something that separates the men from the boys in the embroidery industry. Usually, to achieve this level of job production, especially with competitor brands, you’d have to upgrade to a multi-head machine. Not only does the HCU-1501 ensure your costs stay down by future proofing your equipment, it allows you to keep working with single-head machines longer while staying at a certain price level.
3. Windows Software
You’d be surprised to hear (we hear it all the time doing machine demos) that HappyJapan is the only brand of embroidery machines that use Windows software to operate. That means instant recognition for operators who are starting to use your machines, as everyone knows how to navigate Windows!
How This Impacts Your Business:
Having access to the latest Windows software at all times reduces overheads by removing risk and saving money that otherwise would be spent on third party software. Windows is the most trusted operating system in the world for a reason – nothing else measures up to it.
Having Windows software also ensures compatibility with the vast majority of third-party integration such as reporting software or CRM – which is crucial for the more complex production lines to function properly.
4. A Wireless Connection
Having access to the latest Windows software at all times reduces overheads by removing risk and saving money that otherwise would be spent on third party software. Windows is the most trusted operating system in the world for a reason – nothing else measures up to it.
Having Windows software also ensures compatibility with the vast majority of third-party integration such as reporting software or CRM – which is crucial for the more complex production lines to function properly.
How This Impacts Your Business:
For your workplace to run smoothly, it makes sense to ensure your business is running as free from wires as possible. It’s more flexible, safer and easier to manage. The less unnecessary mess you have, the easier it is to increase or decrease capacity too.
So, What Size of Business Should Buy It?
A great question. The short answer is that every business can benefit from the most technologically advanced machine in the market.
Of course, the long answer is that it depends on requirements.
As the HCU-1501 is a single-head embroidery machine, by nature it can only stitch one design at a time. So, if you’re looking to produce products en masse, a multi-head embroidery machine might be more your style.
Single-head embroidery machines will work well for tubular embroidery, which allows a machine to work on garments such as sleeves, caps, bags or pre-assembled fabrics and garments.
Therefore, if you’re an ambitious startup or established business looking to upscale, then a machine like the HCU-1501 is the perfect model to achieve your goals.
You’ve Sold Me – How Do I Enquire?
The best way to get in touch with Midwest regarding the HCU-1501 is to contact us via the specific machine page. That way, we know exactly which machine you’re interested in. Our embroidery machine experts will then get back to you as soon as possible to set up a more technical demo.
If you’re desperate for more details on single head or multi-head embroidery machines, including the HCU-1501, 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!