Patent ID: 8656850

Claim:
A punch data generating device that generates punch data for execution with an embroiderable sewing machine including a needle bar that is moved up and down and that is configured to allow attachment of a punch needle for forming a plurality of penetrations on a sheet of workpiece by piercing the workpiece in dot-by-dot strokes of the punch needle, a transfer mechanism that is configured to transfer the workpiece in two predetermined directions in coordination with an up and down movement of the punch needle to execute a penetration forming operation for forming the penetrations on the workpiece, the punch data generating device, comprising: a cut data generator that generates cut data constituting the punch data, the cut data being configured to instruct sequential formation of the penetrations along an outline of a predetermined pattern to allow cutting of the outline; and an auxiliary cut data generator that generates auxiliary cut data constituting the punch data, the auxiliary cut data being configured to instruct sequential formation of the penetrations contacting the outline of the pattern to form a cut that facilitates detachment of the outline from the workpiece.