Abstract:
Different factors can affect productivity and quality of knitted fabric produced on
automatic knitting machines. For example, yarn input tension, cam setting and take
down load can be mentioned. The interaction between these factors and their effect on
loop length and the percentage of contribution of variables on final fabric quality and
production efficiency is determined. It was observed from the results that the
contribution of cast on modification has vital role in fabric quality and productivity
improvement.. The main are power failure, maintenance, new design preparation,
lubrication, and caston. The main aim of this thesis is to illustrate the contribution of
Caston modification on productivity and quality. From the result obtained from
calculation only from cast on modification the efficiency of the machine increased from
68.75% to 74%. There is 5.25% efficiency increment. Therefore, 3579 courses per day
or 1,288,440 courses per year which is about 758 meter more fabric is produced
compared to the casting the factories are following now. This research is done on cast
on modification by replacing waste fabric feeding by direct knitting from the yarn and
pulling down the loops formed during first knitting cycle toward the take down roller. It is
achieved by using stiff steel wire of about 5mm in diameter and nylon threads. The
metal rod should be removed after certain knitting cycle because it cannot pass
between take down rollers without stopping the machine.