Process Control in Textile Manufacturing

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles</p> <p>Foreword</p> <p>Part I: General issues</p> <p>Chapter 1: Basics of process control in textile manufacturing</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Process mapping, analysis and control</p> <p>1.3 Statistical process control (SPC) and improving processes</p> <p>1.4 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 2: Basic principles of control systems in textile manufacturing</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Components of control systems</p> <p>2.3 The control system design process</p> <p>2.4 Digital control systems</p> <p>2.5 Intelligent control systems using soft computing</p> <p>2.6 Application of control systems in textile processing</p> <p>Chapter 3: Testing and statistical quality control in textile manufacturing</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction: statistical quality control</p> <p>3.2 Basic measurement concepts in statistical quality control</p> <p>3.3 Interpretations: critical difference</p> <p>3.4 Interpretations: ‘t’ tests, ‘F’ tests and the chi-square method</p> <p>3.5 Decision-making using control charts</p> <p>3.6 Decision-making: hypothesis testing</p> <p>3.7 Decision-making: significance testing</p> <p>3.8 Testing fibre and yarn properties</p> <p>3.9 Testing fabric properties</p> <p>Raw material</p> <p>Part II: Process control in fibre production and yarn manufacture</p> <p>Chapter 4: Process and quality control in cultivating natural textile fibres</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Control of cotton fibre quality</p> <p>4.3 Indexes for cotton fibre quality</p> <p>4.4 Process control in harvesting</p> <p>4.5 Control of natural lignocellulosic/bast fibre quality: climatic conditions</p> <p>4.6 Process control in production</p> <p>4.7 Evaluating fibre quality</p> <p>4.8 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 5: Process control in the manufacturing of synthetic textile fibres</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Process control in polymerisation and fibre spinning</p> <p>5.3 Post-spinning process control: drawing and heat setting</p> <p>5.4 Key control points in synthetic fibre manufacture</p> <p>5.5 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 6: Process control in blowroom and carding operations</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction to blowroom operations</p> <p>6.2 General process control in the blowroom</p> <p>6.3 Process control in blowroom processes</p> <p>6.4 Process control in carding: control of process parameters</p> <p>6.5 Process control in carding: control of card clothing, wire maintenance and card waste</p> <p>6.6 Yarn count issues and other common process control problems for blowroom and carding operations</p> <p>Chapter 7: Process control in drawing, combing and speed frame operations</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Process control in drawing: key elements</p> <p>7.3 The impact of drawing on yarn quality</p> <p>7.4 Process control in drawing: common problems</p> <p>7.5 Process control in combing: key elements</p> <p>7.6 Process control in combing: the impact of combing on yarn quality and common problems arising from the process</p> <p>7.7 Process control in speed frame operations: key elements</p> <p>7.8 Process control in speed frame operations: the impact of speed frame operations on yarn quality and common defects related to the process</p> <p>7.9 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>7.10 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 8: Process control in ring and rotor spinning</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Factors affecting spinning tension in ring spinning</p> <p>8.3 Control of end breakage rate in ring spinning</p> <p>8.4 Factors affecting end breakage rates in ring spinning</p> <p>8.5 Control of fly generation and twist variations in ring spinning</p> <p>8.6 Process control in rotor spinning</p> <p>8.7 Control of end breakage rate and twist loss in rotor spinning</p> <p>8.8 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 9: Maintenance of yarn spinning machines</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Maintenance of spinning preparatory machines</p> <p>9.3 Maintenance of ring and rotor spinning machines</p> <p>9.4 Future trends</p> <p>9.5 Sources for further information and advice</p> <p>Part III: Process control in fabric manufacture, coloration and finishing</p> <p>Chapter 10: Process control in knitting</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Key control points in knitting</p> <p>10.3 Quality control of knitted fabrics</p> <p>10.4 Control of knitted loop length</p> <p>10.5 Common faults in knitted fabrics</p> <p>10.6 Other process control factors in knitting</p> <p>10.7 Future trends: online quality control</p> <p>Chapter 11: Process control in weaving</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 Controlling loom productivity, efficiency and fabric quality</p> <p>11.3 Online process control, quality control and monitoring in weaving</p> <p>11.4 Cost control in weaving</p> <p>Chapter 12: Process control in nonwovens production</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction</p> <p>12.2 Needle punching: process variables and process control</p> <p>12.3 Hydroentanglement: process variables and process control</p> <p>12.4 Melt blowing: process variables and process control</p> <p>12.5 Spunbonding: process variables and process control</p> <p>12.6 Future trends</p> <p>12.7 Sources of further information</p> <p>12.8 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 13: Process control in dyeing of textiles</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Dyeing of cotton</p> <p>13.3 Dyeing of synthetic materials</p> <p>13.4 Dyeing of blends</p> <p>13.5 Process control in batchwise dyeing machines</p> <p>13.6 Process control in continuous dyeing machines</p> <p>Chapter 14: Process control in printing of textiles</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Direct printing</p> <p>14.3 Discharge, resist and heat transfer printing</p> <p>14.4 Process control in roller and screen printing machines</p> <p>14.5 Inkjet printing and its process control</p> <p>14.6 Product safety and low-carbon production</p> <p>14.7 Sources of further information</p> <p>Chapter 15: Process control in finishing of textiles</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>15.1 Introduction</p> <p>15.2 Instrumental process control</p> <p>15.3 Textile finishing processes and process control in finishing</p> <p>15.4 Process control in basic finishing machines</p> <p>15.5 Process control in stenter machines</p> <p>15.6 Calendering process</p> <p>15.7 Surface raising and pre-shrinking finishes</p> <p>15.8 Finishing with alkali</p> <p>15.9 Softeners</p> <p>15.10 Resin finishes</p> <p>15.11 Protection from fire damage and water penetration</p> <p>15.12 Anti-pilling finish</p> <p>15.13 Other types of finishing: antistatic, soil release, antimicrobial and UV protection</p> <p>15.14 Wool treatment and enzyme finishes</p> <p>15.15 Low-liquor finishing</p> <p>15.16 Plasma treatments</p> <p>15.17 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 16: Process control in apparel manufacturing</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>16.1 Introduction</p> <p>16.2 Process control in spreading, pattern making and cutting</p> <p>16.3 Process control in sewing</p> <p>16.4 Causes of damage to the fabric during sewing</p> <p>16.5 Control of fusing and pressing operations, storage and packaging</p> <p>16.6 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for tailorability</p> <p>16.7 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for sewability</p> <p>16.8 Quality evaluation of accessories</p> <p>Index</p>