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Complex raw materials and manufacturing processes mean the textile industry is particularly dependent on good process control to produce high and consistent product quality. Monitoring and controlling process variables during the textile manufacturing process also minimises waste, costs and environmental impact. Process control in textile manufacturing provides an important overview of the fundamentals and applications of process control methods.Part one introduces key issues associated with process control and principles of control systems in textile manufacturing. Testing and statistical quality control are also discussed before part two goes on to consider control in fibre production and yarn manufacture. Chapters review process and quality control in natural and synthetic textile fibre cultivation, blowroom, carding, drawing and combing. Process control in ring and rotor spinning and maintenance of yarn spinning machines are also discussed. Finally part three explores process control in the manufacture of knitted, woven, nonwoven textiles and colouration and finishing, with a final discussion of process control in apparel manufacturing.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Process control in textile manufacturing is an essential guide for textile engineers and manufacturers involved in the processing of textiles, as well as academic researchers in this field.

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Author:   Abhijit Majumdar (Professor, Department of Textile and Fiber Engineering, IIT Delhi, India) ,  Apurba Das (Department IRO, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) ,  R Alagirusamy (Indian Institute of Technology, India) ,  V K Kothari (Indian Institute of Technology, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   131
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.910kg
ISBN:  

9780857090270

ISBN 10:   0857090275
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   27 November 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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

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Abhijit Majumdar is currently holding the position of R. Jaikumar Chair Professor for Decision Sciences in the Textile and Fibre Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India (IIT Delhi). He has published 145 research papers in international refereed journals. His research areas include protective fibrous materials, operations management, and sustainable supply chains. management. He has authored two textbooks, edited four books, and two monographs. He is the associate editor of the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series E (Chemical and Textile Engineering) and OPSEARCH. Dr Apurba Das is Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India. He has wide experience in industries, including research and development and quality management. He has published more than 100 research papers in journals and conferences and written chapters in several books. His main areas of teaching and research interests include clothing comfort, yarn manufacturing, non-conventional spinning techniques, evaluation of textile materials and technical textiles. Dr R. Alagirusamy is Professor in the Department of Textile Technology at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He has completed his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, USA. He has authored several chapters in bestsellers in textiles and possesses several research papers published in reputed national and international journals. Prof. V. K. Kothari is a faculty members in the Department of Textile Technology at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India.

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