Course: Textile machines

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Course title Textile machines
Course code KTT/TST
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirásková Petra, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Ježík Karol, Ing.
  • Ornstová Jana, Ing.
Course content
Course: 1. Overview of spinning technology according to used technology including basic technological principles. 2. Machines for preparation of fibrous material, carding machines and draw frames. 3. Combing machines and tow-to-top converters. 4. Flyer frame, finishers, ring spinning machines. 5. Rotor spinning machines, twisting machines. 6. Mechanisms of winding and warping machines. The mechanisms of weaving machines and their overall layout, drives and beat-up mechanisms. 7. Mechanisms for shedding. 8. Mechanisms for weft insertion. 9. Mechanisms for warp feeding and fabric take-off. 10. Weaving machines for fabrics in leno weave. 11.- 14. Machine design and mechanisms of knitting machines in general. The loop forming elements and control system of flat and circular weft knitting machines. The loop forming elements and control of warp knitting machines. Overview of current manufacturers of knitting machines and news in technology. Practice 1. Fundamentals of kinematic and technological calculations of spinning machines. 2. Selected spinning machines - laboratory. 3. Kinematic and technological calculations of the flat carding machine. 4. Kinematic and technological calculations of the ring spinning machine. 5. Kinematic and technological calculations of rotor spinning machine. 6-7. Excursion. 8. - 10. Analysis of individual machine mechanisms in weaving laboratory. 10. - 11. Excursions into knitting mill or laboratory. 11.-13. TexMind Warp Knitting Software - individual task. Preparation and threading of a warp knitting machine, setting of machine mechanisms according to prepared structure design. Preparation, adjustment and setting of a flat double knitting machine with a feeder for so-called "delicate, " threads - production of knitwear for special purposes. 14. Assignment of assigned tasks and their defense.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Written assignment presentation and defence, Demonstration, Project teaching
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 23 hours per semester
  • Individual project - 10 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course follows the basic subjects Technology I, Spinning, Weaving and Knitting. In this course the student gains a deeper knowledge of the construction of textile machines and mechanisms. The introduction discusses the general principles and terminology in the field of textile machine. Subject deals with specific machinery, which is used in spinning, weaving and knitting. The student acquires knowledge about the specific mechanisms of individual machines, trends in their structural organization.
Orientation in the construction of textile machines and mechanisms
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics and mechanics.
KTT/PRA and KTT/PLT and KTT/TKL

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination, Student's performance analysis

Credit: Attendance at seminars. Elaboration of assigned projects. Passing the knowledge test at a certain level of points. Defence of the project. Examination: written
Recommended literature
  • Manuál systému TexMind Warp Knitting Software.
  • Daněk, V. Stroje a technologie osnovního pletení, skriptum VŠST. Liberec: Vysoká škola strojní a textilní, 1984. ISBN 55-323-83.
  • DVOŘÁK, J. Tkací proces a stroj, TU-Liberec, 2006.
  • KOĆÍ, V. Vazby pletenin. Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1980. ISBN 04-825-80.
  • Kovář, R. Stroje a technologie zátažného pletení, skriptum VŠST. Liberec, 1983.
  • Nosek, S. Teorie tkacího procesu.
  • Spencer D. J.:. Knitting technology a comprehensive handbook and practical guide. Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England,, 2001.
  • Talavášek, O., Plíštil, J. Příprava materiálu ke tkaní. SNTL Praha, 1984.
  • Talavášek, O. Tkací stroje člunkové a bezčlunkové. SNTL Praha, 1984.
  • Ursíny, P. Předení I, skriptum TU Liberec. Liberec, 2006. ISBN 80-7372-077-9.
  • URSÍNY, P. Předení II, skriptum TU Liberec. Liberec, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7372-438-2.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering Study plan (Version): Textile Technologies, Materials and Nanomaterials (2012) Category: Textile production and clothing industry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering Study plan (Version): Textile Technologies, Materials and Nanomaterials (2012) Category: Textile production and clothing industry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter