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Topic 2 Shedding Mechanisms

This document discusses different types of shedding mechanisms used in looms: crank, tappet, dobby, and jacquard. Shedding separates warp yarns into two levels to form a space for inserting the weft. Crank is the simplest mechanism controlling 2 frames for plain weaves. Tappet controls 2-8 frames for simple weaves. Dobby controls more frames for complex weaves but limits speed. Jacquard controls thousands of frames for all fabric types but is most complex and limits speed the most. Choice depends on fabric complexity and production needs.

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Topic 2 Shedding Mechanisms

This document discusses different types of shedding mechanisms used in looms: crank, tappet, dobby, and jacquard. Shedding separates warp yarns into two levels to form a space for inserting the weft. Crank is the simplest mechanism controlling 2 frames for plain weaves. Tappet controls 2-8 frames for simple weaves. Dobby controls more frames for complex weaves but limits speed. Jacquard controls thousands of frames for all fabric types but is most complex and limits speed the most. Choice depends on fabric complexity and production needs.

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Topic 2 Shedding Mechanisms vs Fabrics F bi

What does shedding do


Shedding is one of the 5 loom motions
The others are weft insertion, beat-up, take-up, and let-off

Shedding separate the yarn sheet delivered from the weavers beam into two levels to form a space (shed) to allow a pick of weft yarn to be inserted. y p p p The way the warp sheet is separated depends on the weave design of the fabric.

General requirements on shed


S ll t possible : l Smallest ibl lowest possible t ibl additional warp tension Clear enough : preventing faults Proper shed dwelling : convenient for weft insertion Smooth movement of the heald frames (mechanism dependent) : low noise, low parts damage, and less fabric fa lts this damage faults, also affects the loom speed

Types of shedding mechanisms


F Four different types of shedding diff tt f h ddi mechanisms are available for looms:
Crank shedding mechanism (simplest) Tappet shedding mechanism pp g Dobby shedding mechanism Jacquard shedding mechanism (most complex)

Choice of shedding mechanisms determines the scope of fabrics that can be made

How does crank mechanism work

Features of crank shedding


The simplest No need for maintenance Does not put limit on loom speed Controlling only 2 heald frames plain ea e (and e t backed ea es) only weave (a d weft bac ed weaves) o y No shed dwelling, working width of loom limited to 200 cm

How does tappet mechanism work


Negative N ti

Tappet is also known as cams cams. Basic principle: p p Cam followers follow the cam p profiles

How does tappet mechanism work


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How does tappet mechanism work


Positive - 2

Features of tappet shedding


Simple principle, easy maintenance Low installation cost Mechanism robust and reliable No limit on loom speed Controlling 2 8 heald frames thus only 2-8 frames, suitable for fabric with simple weaves Inconvenience for frequent pattern changes

Dobby D bb

How does dobby mechanism work


Negative Negati e

How does dobby mechanism work

How does dobby mechanism work

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Features of dobby shedding


Controlling large number (2-36) of heald , g frames, therefore suitable for weaving wide range of fabrics
Plain and simple weaves Weaves with medium complexity

Convenient for pattern change Posing limit on loom speed Occasional shedding errors (early versions)
5 October. Next time jacquard mechanism

Jacquard

Types of Jacquard
Coarse pitch (English pitch)
200, 400, 600, 800 needles , , ,

Fine pitch (French pitch)


Vi Vincenzi: 880, 1320 needles i 880 dl Verdol: 896, 1344, 2688 needles

How does a jacquard work j q


English E li h y type

How does a jacquard work j q

How does a jacquard work j q


French type

Harness management g

Features of jacquard shedding


Capable of weaving all types of fabrics, p p from the simplest to the most complex fabrics
Mostly used for weaving complex fabrics Not economical for weaving simple fabrics

Posing speed limit on loom Complex mechanism

Mechanical and electronic jacquard

Electronic jacquard

Comparison of the 4 mechanisms


Crank Mechanism Installation cost Yarn control Fabric types Simplest Low Tappet Simple Low Dobby Quite complex Medium Jacquard Most complex High

2 ends 2-8 ends 2-36 ends 2-1000s Collective Collective Collective Individual Plain w fabrics Simple w Fancy fabrics fabrics Complex fabrics

Shed geometry

Equal tension

Unequal tension

Unequal tension

Shed timing
90

0 0

180 180

Late shedding 270

Early shedding

Effect shed timing


Early shedding
larger shed angle at beatup helpful in weaving fabrics with high weft density clear shed better fabric hand (fullness) more likely to produce end breaks used for plain fabrics

Late shedding
small shed angle at beatup small resistance to beatup lower end breakage clear weave pattern on fabric less likely to achieve higher weft density used for twill and satin fabrics

11 October 2010

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