What is a sponge bar on a knitting machine?

Which way up does the sponge bar go?

“Never use a hammer. Step 6 Insert the sponge bar into the slot making sure the sponge side is facing down, never use a hammer or force bar into slot.

What are the main features of knitting machine?

Knitting Machine Features

  • 4-Bed Configuration.
  • Spring-Type Movable Sinker System.
  • Loop Presser Bed.
  • i-Plating.
  • Transfer Jack Bed.
  • Double Racking Mechanism.

How much does a Shima Seiki knitting machine cost?

The machine in Boston, made by a Japanese company called Shima Seiki, knits yarn directly into the shape of a complete garment. In other words, there is no cutting and sewing and, therefore, no seams. Known as the Wholegarment Mach2XS, the machine costs about $190,000.

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