Steps to Mastering Shoe Machinery | BSM India

Shoe production as a sector is a technical one that requires the use of various machines to cut, sew and otherwise join the part of shoe. Since BSM is the premier supplier of shoe making equipment in India, our goal is to assist the manufacturers of all sizes to gain command of machinery required for successful production of the quality footwear.

Today, we will outline some of the steps of mastering the important machines that are used in shoe production; these are the cutting machines, stitching machines, lasting machines, and finishing equipment. Thus, no matter whether you are at the beginning of your way to becoming a shoe maker, or you want to improve your shoe manufacturing and learn more about running shoe machinery, you will find useful information going through these steps.

Mastering the Cutting Machine

The cutting machine, by its name, is used to trim the shapes of the shoe upper, lining, insole, and outsole from the several large sheets of material. The key things to focus on are:

• Choosing the right cutting dies and material – The cutting dies have to be properly sized and styled depending on the shoe design you want to pursue. The dies used should be very hard wearing and long lasting and therefore should be made out of metals that have been hardened. As for materials, use high quality leather or suitable synthetic materials used in making the shoe upper.
• Adjusting factors – Most of the advanced machines come with factors like pressure, speed, stroke length among others for each type of material and thickness of the same you need to find the most appropriate settings.
• Tolerance – It is very important to ensure that components are assembled correctly. Back and side gauges and optical sensors should be utilized when it is necessary to get the perfect position.
• Accurate loading methods – How you position and feed material through the cutter has implications on productivity.
• Incorporating safety practices – Knives and scissors are very sharp. Comply with all measures and use cut-resistant gloves for your safety to prevent the risk of cuts.

Paying attention to these key steps will ensure you become an expert on how to get the cut components as fast and efficiently as possible.

Mastering the Stitching Machine

Sewing processes join the upper parts after they are cut and shaped, to make the upper part of the shoe. Here are tips for stitching machine mastery:

• Threading correctly – Would make sure enough time is spent to learn how to thread the machine and how to set the bobbin tension so that it does not produce poor stitching.
• Tension of the looper and take up – Depending on the thickness of fabric and fabric type, there may be a need to adjust the tension of the machine, presser foot pressure, and the vertical top feed.
• Deciding on when to start and stop sewing – The beginning and end of sewing lines should be neat and converge so they create the appearance of continuous stitching.
• Stitching practice on possible materials – It is advisable to cut a little piece of the same materials to use for uppers and practice your stitch until you come up with even neat stitches before using the production materials.

Calmness of these parameters will assist you in ensuring that you obtain a consistently high level of stitching of shoe uppers.

Mastering the Lasting Machine

Durability is the process of molding or developing the upper over the last – the model that defines the size and style of the intended design of the shoe. Here are key tips for gaining expertise on lasting machinery:

• Mounting lasts correctly – Depending on the type of mounting machine to be used there are usually slight variations in the way one centers and positions the last to prevent formation of defects.
• Toe puff selection – You have to attach toe puff and stiffeners properly so that the upper should be fitted well Insole board and the adhesive also have to fit properly.
• Setting heat controls correctly – If using a heat-activated lasting machine, adjust heat settings in a way that will heat the glue appropriately without harming the material.
• Checking pressure and molding – Press the tissue repeatedly and tighten the pressure in such a manner that it doesn’t create wrinkles over lasts, and adjust the position of the component accordingly.
• Inspection of the last components – Inspect all the components in different angles in order to find out that there are some problems and it can be fixed before proceeding to the next stage.

Over time, you will be able to manage lasting machinery effectively to produce lasting quality equipment in conformity to design requirements.

Mastering Finishing Equipment

This is the final point in production with shoe machinery where the lasted shoe is finished with edges trimmed, soles installed, polish applied and quality checks made. Here are some tips:

• Get to know the best techniques when it comes to edge trimming – Trim the excess material using the trimmer, the channels, and the rollers, without damaging the material.
• Securing the soles properly – Engage sole attaching machine to achieve a tight and strong junction of the outsole to the bottom of the lasted shoe.
• Finishes are applied smoothly – Utilize finish applicators, buffers as well as polishers to the best in order to develop the intended shoe upper.
• Performing a QC inspection – Master in the use of measurement tools, determining areas that need to be corrected such as defects, problems, etc., so that you can ensure high quality of shoes to be packaged in boxes.

Being acquainted with the finishing machinery will assist you in manufacturing shoes per the specifications in the best way possible.

Conclusion

This outline of the main steps that will enable the shoe manufacturing companies to become proficient in operating the major machinery in the production process will assist in this pursuit. The BSM engineering team in India will be glad to assist in responding to any questions that you might be having and also offer service in training on the shoe making machines. So if you are willing to dedicate your time in learning and mastering the craft behind shoe machinery, contact us today!