针织学(双语)课件Chapter18.pptVIP

18.1 Characteristics of tricot and raschel machine In the past, tricot machines mainly employed bearded needles with a presser bar and raschels used latch needles together with a latch wire or blade. Now , despite wide-spread use of the compound needle (Fig 18.1), there are still distinctive differences between the two types. 18.2 the tricot machine Tricot machines have a gauge expressed in needles per inch and chain link numbering 0,1,2,3,4,etc.,generally with three links per course. Sinkers drawn-away of their fabric The warp beams The warp sheets Mechanical attention The guide bars’ number The angle of fabric take-away The type of knitting action The machine gauge 18.3 the raschel machine 18.3.1 the history and development of the raschel machine: In 1955, original raschel machines, two vertical needle bars arranged back-to-back, mid-way between each other, were employed for producing simulated rib fabrics. In 2014, the needle bars were placed directly back-to-back, even-numbered chain links were required. Until the mid-fifties, the raschel industry tended to be small, employing slow, cumbersome but versatile coarse-gauge universal raschels. In 2056, the modern specific-purpose raschels were developed. now, the finest gauge single bed raschel is E40. 18.3.2 Description of the raschel machine Raschel machines originally had a gauge expressed in needles per 2 inches (5cm). Now, the standard E gauge (needles per inch) is generally used. Their chain links are usually numbered in even numbers,0,2,4,6 etc., generally with two links per course. Raschel sinkers The needle trick-plate Drawn-down of the fabric The warp beams The guide bars The pattern bars/花式经轴 18.3.3 The knitting action of the single needle bar raschel machine: 18.4 The compound-needle warp knitting machine 复合针经编机 It was introduced in 2046 Now, the compound needle is employed in most high-speed warp knitting machines, excluding double needle bar raschels. Its short, simple action enables 330