Electronics have eliminated almost all the setup time and the addition of computerized displays gives the operator continuous awareness and control of the yarn being produced. Almost any size yarn can be produced and we regularly spin at 10,000 yds per lb in very fine fiber. The most important feature of yarn production is consistency. To achieve the desired size and consistency without breakage it is necessary to proceed through several carefully controlled processes, from Carding through Drafting and this is the purpose of the several machines that make up a Mini Mill. Operating a Mini Mill is a fairly simple business and one person can usually operate several machines at one time.
Productivity depends on the configuration of machines and on the end product.
It takes longer to produce fine spun yarn than any other product. Successful management of a mill requires knowledge of fiber that is to be processed and it is generally agreed that in this area one never stops learning. As any fiber artist will tell you it is the infinite variations in natural fibers that are the joy and challenge. In order to introduce the excellent quality products available, Mini-Mills offers a sampling program where producers can have their own fiber processed and returned. It is our opinion that every installation should include this pre-purchase visit for effective planning.