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Quilting harms the machine!

VI encountered such a statement during a consultation - let's figure out if it's true:)

Alexey
election/maintenance of equipment
WHow does the machine's operating mode differ during quilting?

PThat's right - when quilting, we lower (disable) the lower feed dog. Let's see how this affects the mechanics.

EIf we are working on an electromechanical machine that has only one motor that drives all mechanisms, namely - the lower conveyor, needle bar, shuttle, and also changes the needle position during zigzag (via a cam shaft).

In this case, by disengaging the lower conveyor, we simply reduce the load on the motor.

This has no negative impact on the machine's mechanics.

NOn the contrary, one could say that we are easing the load on the motor.

V In computer-controlled machines, each operation is handled by its own motor.

OThe main motor powers the needle bar and shuttle, while separate stepper motors control the feed dog (lower conveyor) and needle position.

TThus, by disengaging the lower conveyor, we simply remove one element (motor) from operation, and this in no way affects the machine's mechanics.

YWe are often inclined to determine the 'load' or 'serviceability' of equipment by its sounds.
V In the case of a technical specialist - a mechanic - this is indeed true.
NHowever, often, the sound during quilting changes due to the operation of the presser foot mechanism - simply the spring.

PLet's summarize: the quilting mode cannot in any way harm your machine; in some sense, it makes the machine's work easier.
TNow you know and understand how the machine works when quilting, and if someone tells you it's harmful, I recommend consulting another master or equipment seller :)
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