How is the speed of a universal motor in sewing machines typically regulated?

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3 Oct 2018
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The speed of a universal motor in sewing machines is commonly controlled by varying the resistance in the circuit, which adjusts the current and thus the motor speed. Other methods like friction, field tapping, or centrifugal mechanisms are not typically used for this purpose.

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