Weaving: Conversion of Yarn to Fabric (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

In this book, the authors consider not only the design and operation of the loom itself, but also the preparation of yarns and packages, the design and structure of the fabrics produced, and the management aspects of weaving as an industrial process. A comprehensive reference book covering in depth the modern technology of woven fabric production. It will be of value of the practitioner and student alike. The information provided will enable the reader to judge how to produce a fabric suited to a particular purpose in the most economical way. The text is generously illustrated and there is a glossary of terms which is cross-referenced to the text and to an extensive list of cited literature. Originally published by Merrow 2nd edition 1982. Content: Inside Front Cover , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii PREFACE , Page v Copyright , Page vi 1 - AN HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING , Pages 1-16 2 - A TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING , Pages 17-31 3 - AN INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING PREPARATION , Pages 32-60 4 - WINDING , Pages 61-84 5 - WARPING , Pages 85-98 6 - SLASHING (WARP SIZING) , Pages 99-126 7 - DRAWING-IN AND TYING-IN , Pages 127-133 8 - THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FABRIC STRUCTURE , Pages 134-156 9 - WOVEN FABRIC DESIGN , Pages 157-177 10 - THE SIMPLE SHUTTLE LOOM , Pages 178-190 11 - SHEDDING AND BEATING , Pages 191-218 12 - SHUTTLE PICKING AND CHECKING , Pages 219-235 13 - AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS , Pages 236-262 14 - POWER, ENERGY AND VIBRATION , Pages 263-288 15 - SHUTTLELESS WEAVING SYSTEMS , Pages 289-311 16 - MORE ON SHUTTLELESS LOOMS , Pages 312-325 17 - WEAVE ROOM MANAGEMENT , Pages 326-342 Appendix I: Glossary and Index , Pages 343-377 Appendix II: References , Pages 378-391 Appendix III: DETERMINATION OF YARN LENGTH IN A CRIMPED STATE , Pages 392-393 Appendix IV: UNITS AND CONVERSION FACTORS , Page 394