For this blog I am reflecting upon what I have learnt about the differences between two models of Stoll ( power knitting machines ) CMS 530 HP multi gage and the CMS ADF - 3
The CMS 530 HP multi gage machines work quite like a dubied in terms of how the feeders are selected and move. The carriage of the machine has an overhead which pushes the feeder holders. The carriage also transfers the needles for the fabric shape and stitch structure.
Pictured in front of the staircase of Albion with Anson.
The CMS ADF - 3 machines are newer models which have more yarn feeders than the CMS 530 HP. The CMS ADF - 3 also feed through the top of the machine instead of through rollers on the side. For this reason the CMS ADF - 3 has sensors which tells the machine to stop if there is an obstruction.
It also works differently in terms of selecting feeders to knit. The carriage doesn't do this, it is the bars over the machine that have motors inside that carry the feeders across the bed to knit. The carriage runs across the machine to transfer needles.
JoJo
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