Handbook of Weaving
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Summary
A mixture of science and art, weaving is nearly as old as human history. Despite the many technological advances in the field, however, it is still virtually impossible to control each individual fiber in a woven structure. To help you meet this and other weaving challenges, Handbook of Weaving covers every step of the process clearly and systematically, from fibers and yarns, fabric design and construction, and weaving fundamentals to the various modern methods of weaving, fabric structure, properties, and testing, and plant operations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
FABRIC FORMATION BY WEAVING
Fabric Formation Methods
Weaving and Woven Fabrics
OVERVIEW OF POLYMERS, FIBERS AND YARNS USED IN WOVEN FABRICS
Polymers
Textile Fibers
YARNS
WOVEN FABRIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Woven Fabric Construction
Basic Weave Designs
WEAVING PREPARATION
Winding
Warp Preparation
Slashing (Sizing)
Drawing-In and Tying-In
WEAVING FUNDAMENTALS
Basic Weaving Motions
Auxiliary Functions
Fabric Control
SHEDDING SYSTEMS
Crank (Treadle) Shedding
Cam Shedding
Dobby Shedding
Jacquard Shedding
SHUTTLE WEAVING
JET WEAVING
Air-Jet Weaving
Water-Jet Weaving
PROJECTILE WEAVING
Functional Description of Projectile Weaving Machines
Projectile Terry Weaving Machine
P-Lean Machine
Operations
RAPIER WEAVING
Functional Description of Double Flexible Rapier Weaving Machine
"Wavy Terry" Rapier Weaving Machine
Analysis of Stresses on Warp and Filling Yarns During Rapier Weaving
Operations
MULTIPHASE WEAVING
M8300 Multiphase Weaving Machine
Other Multiphase Systems
MANUFACTURING OF SPECIAL FABRICS
Denim
Terry Fabrics
Technical Textiles
Carpet Weaving
Velvet Weaving
Narrow Fabric Weaving
FABRIC STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND TESTING
Woven Fabric Structure
Woven Fabric Properties
Woven Fabric Identification
WEAVING PLANT OPERATIONS
Improving Productivity
Plant Layout
Air Conditioning in Textile Plants
Computers and Automation
Technology Support Centers
Standards and Regulations
FUTURE OF WEAVING
Appendix 1: Characteristics of Major Weaving Machines Produced in the World
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting in Warping and Sizing
Appendix 3: Typical Sizing Examples of Common Fabric Styles
Appendix 4: Examples of Temples Used in the Textile Industry
Appendix 5: Units and Conversion Factors
Index
All chapters end with the following sections: References, Suggested Reading, and Review Questions
