Stitching
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Stitching
Stitching is used to reduce adhesive consumption while maintaining bond strength.
Definitions
Sub-Bead -
One dispense cycle of a stitched bead.
Stitch Interval -
The distance between the starts of the adjacent sub-beads.
Stitch Savings -
The percentage of adhesive saved.
Anchor Beads
An anchor bead is a sub-bead placed at the end of the stitched bead that guarantees the stitched bead ends at the
same location as the original (non-stitched) bead.
Setup
In order to stitch any bead, perform the following steps:
1. Navigate to Event Map, page 29.
2. Enter the desired stitch interval and stitch
savings for the desired gun.
NOTE: Stitching can be disabled by setting stitch
savings to “0”.
3. Navigate to Pattern Definition, page 27.
4. Stitch individual beads be selecting the stitch bead
option within each bead entry box.
NOTE: Not all beads for a specific gun must be
stitched (some can be stitched while others are
solid).