84-78 Autotrak enables Autojig system users to maintain full control over template cost and delivery time with easy on-site manufacturing of stitching templates. The system produces robust, accurate stitching templates (jigs) of proven durability for small or large scale production of precision-made garment components ranging from pocket flaps to jacket foreparts.

• robustly constructed lightweight aluminium alloy router head moves in the “X” and “Y” directions on hardened steel shafts fitted with linear recirculating ball bushings, giving ultra-smooth movement ideal for machining the template
• bushings are fitted with lip seals to exclude dust, for durability and easy maintenance router speed is variable to ensure optimal cutting of different materials
• at 2 kWh, the router unit is more powerful than previous models
• depth of cut is adjustable and can be pre-set to 3 positions for easier working
• cutter is fully guarded and dust is continuously extracted
• cutting tools and consumable items can be obtained from local suppliers, if necessary

• ensures correct size and shape of components
• jigs can be made with or without fullness
• all jigs are manufactured to the users’ own patterns
• jigs can be manufactured within a short time
• require only semi-skilled operators

Stitching templates may be either of the proven AMF Reece construction, using phenolic resin sheet material and conventional hinges or, for short production runs, the template may be cut in a single operation from pre-manufactured plastic-hinged Autotrak ‘blanks’.

A cardboard ‘master’ pattern is first prepared manually, corresponding to the stitch-line of the required component. This is then used to guide the Autotrak router in cutting the guide-track and driving-track of the actual stitching template.