Woodhead Publishing Mechanisms of Flat Weaving Technology (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

To create an effective woven fabric a process engineer must choose the appropriate type of weaving machine and determine the particular parameters of the elastic system of fabric formation to be applied. It is also essential to know the purpose of all the mechanisms of the chosen type of weaving machine. In reviewing these issues, Mechanisms of flat weaving technology provides an important reference for both weaving specialists and students. Key Features: an introduction to the classification of weaving machines and the mechanisms of warp release, insertion methods and weft supply; considers safety and protection including mechanisms for driving and stopping of weaving machines; discusses ways of estimating optimal parameters and methods for evaluating quality and quantity of production. Contents: Introduction: Classification and mechanisms of weaving machines; Mechanisms of the weaving machine for warp release and warp tension control; Warp shedding in weaving: Parameters and devices; The supply of weft on the weaving machine; Weft insertion; Woven fabric formation: Principles and methods; Mechanisms for woven fabric take-up; Safety devices on weaving machines; The weaving machine drives: Mechanisms and types; Weaving machine parameters for specific woven fabric structures; Control of woven fabric quality: Defects and quality assurance of grey fabrics; Movement of raw materials and finished fabrics in weaving manufacture.