SPINNING TECHNOLOGY
 
Taught in 2nd year Textile craftsOptional course manufacturing
Theory [A] 52.0
Exercises [B] 52.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 169.0
Studypoints [E] 6
Level  
Credit contract?
Examination contract?
Credit contract mandatory if Exam contract?
Retake possible? Not applicable: periodic evaluation
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Els JANSSENS
Reference TGTEXT02O99500
 
Key words
Spinning technology

Objectives
Getting students thoroughly aquainted with the cotton machines.
As to exercises students have to be able to make spinning schemes.
Students learn how to use apporpriate tools.

Topics
Theory :

Opening
Cleaning
Mixing
Separating the fibres
Chut feeding
Carding
Drafting
Open-end spinning

Exercises :

- adjusting parts of a spinning machine
- drawing schemes
- recognizing errors inslivers and yarns
- qualitycontrol : counts, eveness


Prerequisites
First year textiles.

Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course
- background information


Study costs
€ 4

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- demonstations
- exercises
- individual reports


Assessment
Scoring system :
- written tests
- assignments


Lecturer(s)
Geert De Smedt
Els Janssens