What is TAJIMA ...

TAJIMA is always making advances toward the creation

of supreme products, providing our customers with

"success" and "satisfaction".

The TFGN Series has been produced on the basis

of this fundamental idea.

This Series, ranked as the flagship model, is fully loaded

with our own technologies to supply high quality embroidery,

unsurpassable by any other manufacturer.

High-grade machines, having both advanced functions and high performance

Well-assorted lineup our models are prepared to meet your various business scenarios.

Photo:TFGN-1220

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 High productivity is brought to reality

"Stable stitches"
As is well known, it is quite difficult to put them onto produced goods.

TAJIMA has brought them to reality through improvements of the quality

standards for embroidery machines.

You can feel the performance the moment the machine is started.

Integrated development environment Thorough examination and inspection Achievement of high production efficiency Product making in view of global market
We are always developing and producing embroidery of component parts TAJIMA 's high technological skills have successfully "sped up" TAJIMA brand embroidery machines are well developed
machines on a commercial basis to lead increasingly The quality of component parts is very important for an multi-head embroidery machines. and ready to use anywhere in the world. Display messages
diversifying embroidery business, anticipating our embroidery machine to handle delicate materials "threads". Max. Revolution speed: 1,100 rpm on the operation panel are particularly localized in multiple
customers' needs through a wealth of experience and TAJIMA has established strict inspection standards and The maximum speed is achieved in only 3 seconds after the languages to offer easy operation in various regional
our broad-ranging network. employs only the best quality parts to realize smooth machine is started. It is maintainable even with stitches 4mm in environments of the world.
The TFGN Series has thus come into debut, collecting operation of our machines. length. The TFGN Series, satisfying both high dynamic
the demands and ideas of many customers. performance and superior productivity, gives you the best
performance, worthy of the name “TAJIMA 's High-End Model”.

Production technologies, based on the mastery skills High stitching quality is the determining factor that Outstanding durability and performance Supplying high quality service and technical support
The machines are then assembled, using exclusive jigs signifies the performance of embroidery machines High stitching quality stays unchanged through many years due TAJIMA 's global service activities are supported by a
and measuring equipment to minimize errors to the limit. The computer-controlled driving systems of an embroidery to our consistent production system from parts manufacturing partnership with overseas distributors in a network of over
Master craftsmanship is found in all aspects of the assembly machine always keep the rotating speed at the best-suited to machine assembly. 50 countries around the world.
process. You can see and check the difference, judging by level according to embroidery data. This improves the quality TAJIMA supports your embroidery business for many years to Even if something unexpected should happen to our
the stitching quality of the embroidery. of embroidery as well as increases productivity. Take up come. customers, our experienced distributors will provide
an embroidered piece and see the exquisite finish quality immediate care. You may use TAJIMA brand machines
stitch by stitch. with a sense of security.

Tajima keeps up a reliable technical support system to supply our customers

Various kinds of technology and information An inspection is carried out, using testing equipment, Various kinds of jigs are used for parts assembly in order with high quality products anywhere in the world.
are coordinated on embroidery machines which does not allow for an error of even 1/1000mm to produce an embroidery machine, carefully assembled
through computer-aided development and for measuring and positioning holes to insert a shaft one by one to maintain stable manufacturing quality.
new product design. and others.

R&D Touch probe inspection Assembling High-speed embroidery machine, running at a maximum of 1,100 rpm. Worldwide service network
(The screen is composed of an inset picture.)

* Applicable languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Czech, Russian, and Turkish (as of February 2006).

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 The most advanced technologies to guide the way to the future...

Threads and Needles

the two essential factors of embroidery.

TAJIMA's state-of-the-art technology controls

both of them skillfully and allows you to create

high quality embroidery.

Operation panel Jog remote-controller <PAT> Adoption of Ball screw drive system *1
A 12.1 inch color LCD monitor, exclusive graphical user The Jog remote-controller consolidates the functions to move The ball screw drive system, used for the driving systems in
Display Panel
interface (GUI) and touch panel <PAT.P> are put together the embroidery frame, independent of the operation panel. precision industrial machinery, is adopted.
･12.1 inch TFT color LCD
to improve operational convenience even more. ･800 x 600 dpi This enables frame travel operation closer to the needles. This system realizes smooth frame drive with very little
･Shows the process currently being
Also a 32bit CPU is installed to increase image-rendering embroidered in real-time. <PAT> This allows a design start position to be pinpointed accurately displacement of the load and has brought about high-speed
speed on the screen (improved by 80%, compared with our even if the operation panel is located away from the needles. operation and an extension of the embroidery field.
Exclusive keys to control
conventional product). frame movement
This makes for precision positioning of a design and reduces This is the system if you are in need of a larger embroidery
A more comfortable, user friendly working environment is product loss remarkably due to displacement of the start field for your business. You can easily embroider ethnic
brought to you by TAJIMA. position. costumes, tablecloths and other large items as well.
(The screen is composed of an inset picture.)

Thread breakage detection system Middle thread guide with thread take-up spring <PAT> Inverter-controlled Main shaft motor “Cross type Z-spec. drive system” <PAT>
A new electronic sensor has been adopted as a thread The thread take-up spring picks up excess thread and An inverter control method is adopted for precision control of for Jumbo design embroidery
: for Jumbo design embroidery machines *2
breakage detecting mechanism to monitor thread stabilizes the balance of upper and lower threads at high the rotating speed of a multipurpose motor.
movement at all times. If the upper or under thread is speed and improves thread tension. Thread breakage due This method enables full output potential of a motor providing Embroidery machines have incorporated plenty of devices to

broken, this system detects it in an instant and stops to extra fine satin stitches (2mm or less), needle tip or thread higher efficiency and also to increase power-saving. It also meet the trend to extend embroidery designs. One of them is

stitching to prevent embroidery production from continuing untwisting, etc. has been reduced by 30 - 50% (compared has superior torque characteristics at low speeds sufficient to the cross type Z-spec. drive system, which was developed by

with broken thread. The sensitivity of the sensor is with our conventional specification), and productivity has deal with embroidery on thick materials. us to minimize distortion of large-sized embroidery frames.

adjustable on the operation panel, depending on the been drastically improved. It has enabled precision frame movement even during high

embroidery conditions. <PAT.P> speed operation.

Thread Rotary disk

Sensor

Rotary direction

Slit plate
The thread take-up spring draws the The cross type Z-spec. drive system supports
USB port Rotary disk A ball screw is a screw in a shape of shaft,
thread closer to the needle and has extra large embroidery frames securely.
Design data input or output is available, The rotary disk, cut in a unique shape, rotates without slippage, widely used for high precision position control
improved the response to thread
using USB memory according to the thread feed. The slit plate also rotates in of industrial machinery and the like.
take up timing. It can be put in a holder beside
or a floppy disk. synchronization. If the rotation is stopped for some reason, the sensor The embroidery frame moves accurately
* Commercially available USB memory the operation panel when it is
detects it and stops the embroidery machine operation in an instant. even at high-speed.
reader/writer is applicable. not used.

Selectable data input/output Thread breakage detection system Middle thread guide with thread take-up spring <PAT> Jog remote-controller <PAT> Ball screw drive system for X-axis Cross type Z-spec. drive system <PAT>

*1 The Ball screw drive system is applicable to the TFGN Series with a total machine length of more than 5,755mm (5,845mm for cross type Z-spec. drive system).
(TFGN-C Series is excluded.)

*2 Available for the models with an X-axis drive range of 581mm or more.

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 Always keep creative innovations in mind

An embroidery machine consists of mechatronics that keep in

balance with numerous functions, supported by the technology

frontier and various inventions that are created for the convenience

of machine operators.

You will be satisfied with the TAJIMA's craftsmanship for sure.

Spiral tube, Take-up lever guard <PAT> A One touch switch to retract embroidery frame <PAT.P> "Condition memory" function, including stitch conditions Production management function
Spiral tubes between the upper thread course stand and : for Jumbo design embroidery machines *1 Stitching conditions (design start position, color sequence etc.) Production management information like stitch counts of
individual tension base protect the upper threads against A Jumbo design embroidery machine has a larger table depth can be output to a floppy disk along with the design data. memorized designs, time required for embroidery process,
environmental wind, a breeze generated by an air conditioner, and the operator needs to move the embroidery frame aside The saved stitch conditions are applicable to reproduction as remaining stitches up to preset halt (preliminarily set stop
etc. and causing threads entangling. on the operation panel to make way for threading or other they reduce setting time. position) can be checked on the operation panel. This will
Furthermore, originally developed covers are mounted over peripheral functions. An exclusive switch is added under the help you get a better grasp of production efficiency.
the take-up levers to prevent threads from being entangled table to retract the embroidery frame temporarily to an arbitrary
during high-speed operation and to improve safety in work position to reduce the workload on the operator.
surroundings.
Embroidery space trace function Power failure control measures
Satin stitch length compensation Cleanup function This function moves only the frame on the contour of an Even if the power supply is cut off in the middle of embroidery
The embroidery finish of satin stitches may sometimes differ A simple setting on the operation panel removes unnecessary embroidery design and helps you check if a design will fit in due to power failure or other reasons, the embroidery
in values, compared with original design data, depending on fine stitches (0.5mm long or less) contained in the design data. a desired embroidery space before sewing it. position is saved in memory so the machine can resume with
the embroidery conditions like very stretchy fabrics. Removal of these fine stitches will decrease thread breakage This will prevent needles from hitting the frame by mistake a simple operation after the machine is reset. The embroidery
Satin stitch length can be increased or decreased for that leads to decreased production due to machine downtime. during the embroidery operation. process can be resumed in the position just before the power
compensation with ease on the operation panel. failure to save product loss.

Spiral Tube
Screen to set stitching sequence
Embroidery heads
of multicolor threads

Trace icon

Frame Embroidery frame moves along

Top view the tips of a design by the most
direct way once tracing starts.
Frame travel destination is presentable Accurate embroidery space can
Selection of "10. Total count" enables you to check
on the operation panel. be checked quickly.
Stitching sequence is saved accumulated embroidery time and stitch count.
Take-up Lever Guard <PAT> together with embroidery data Embroidery data

Careful attention to improvement of safety How embroidery frame is retracted Condition memory Function to "Trace" embroidery space Production management function
and prevention of thread tangling

*1 Embroidery frame retracting switch is available on TFGN Series machines with an Y-axis embroidery space of 750mm or more. (TFGN-C Series is excluded.)

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 In pursuit of added value - something extra...

A wealth of options is available to meet diversified needs in your embroidery business.

TAJIMA's unique embroidery frame driving methods are also ready to be selected.

Options Frame Drive System

Sequin device II twin type <PAT.P>
It is now possible to embroider a max. of 4 different sizes, Selectable frame drive control
shapes and colors on each head ! Based on the regular frame drive control type "S", wide-ranging frame
2 kinds of sequins on one side can be interchanged and drive control types are selectable as "W" or "2W" to make up a design
embroidered at high speeds as desired. This next-generation in a double or triple embroidery space.
Sequin device permits more design options and improves
production efficiency. 5th head 4th head 3rd head 2nd head 1st head

Automatic bobbin changer II (UBCII) indicates embroidery space per head

The push of a single button replaces the bobbins of all the

heads at one time.
Control box
While manual replacement of the bobbins for 20 heads takes
Standard frame drive control method
about 8 minutes, replacement by the UBCII takes only 19 Head panel S
seconds, 95% less than manual time. Presetting new bobbins
for replacement while the embroidery machine is running Alternate head use enables embroidery on
W the double embroidery space for 2 heads. *1
increases productivity even more.

Automatic frame changer (AFC) Embroidery on a triple embroidery space for

2W 3 heads is available (by adding embroidery
Powerful and high-performance: TAJIMA ’s original AFC space for 1 head to W specification). *1

system incorporates a fabric clamping device <PAT.P> to hold

Embroidery on a quadruple embroidery space
a fabric, fabric snaking feed prevention mechanism, and a 3W for 4 heads is available (by adding embroidery
Fabric clamping device Valve switch box space for 1 head to 2W specification). *1
fabric stretching mechanism allow you to create delicate and
sophisticated continuous embroideries.
The last head 2nd head 1st head
High-speed cording device (KB-2M)
Various kinds of cording materials can be stitched at high
speeds. Replacement of attachments also enables loop stitch
embroidery. Simple adjustment of the height creates variations *3

in stitch volume and expands the variety of your embroidery

W space embroidery is available for every head
applications. WE by securing the frame travel space for 1 head on
the left side of the last head. *1, *2

Boring device
A special knife bores a hole in a fabric and then a needle and
3rd head 2nd head 1st head
thread sew open the hole. The size of the hole is adjustable
and the shape can be created through the process of digitizing
＋ ＋ ＋
to meet your desires.
This device is applicable to all normal embroidery heads and
Embroidery using 2 heads as 1 head is
easily increases the value of embroidered products. available.If high-speed sequin devices are
mounted on both sides of all of the heads,
WJ 4 kinds of sequins are applicable to a design.
*1, *2
Automatic lubrication system
Lubrication is automatically performed to improve productivity
and labor saving. *1 Embroidery on the standard S specification is also available.

Lubrication to the embroidery heads and/or rotary hooks of *2 Embroidery space is the same as that of W specification.

*3 is a special drive range, added only to WE specification to enable W space embroidery even with the last head.
the machine is available independently.

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