FT3401 Syllabus - Apparel Production Machinery - 2021 Regulation Anna University

FT3401 Syllabus - Apparel Production Machinery - 2021 Regulation Anna University

FT3401	APPAREL PRODUCTION MACHINERY	LTPC

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To impart knowledge on the machineries and equipments used for garment production latest developments in the garment production machineries

UNIT I	SPREADING MACHINES	9

Fabric inspection machines, Types of Fabric Packages. Types of Fabrics – One Way – Two Way Fabrics – Their effect on spreading. Methods of Fabric spreading. Types of Spreading machines.Limitations and control parameters in spreading .Marker planning, Marker efficiency, Factors affecting marker efficiency

UNIT II	CUTTING MACHINES	9

Introduction to cutting machines. Types and functions of cutting machines – straight knife, round knife, band knife cutting machines. Notches, drills, die cutting machines. Types of Computerised cutting machines and its functiona advantages. Maintenance &safety measures of cutting machines.

UNIT III	SEWING MACHINES	9

Basic parts of sewing machine –primary and auxiliary parts and their functions. Bobbin case / Bobbin hook, Throat plate– Take up devices – Tensioners – Feed dog – Pressure foot. Types of needles – Parts of needles and their function. Needle finishes. Adjustments of Stand height – pedal – Needle Bar – Stitch length selection – Feed timing – Needle and Bobbin Thread Tension – Stitch cycle timing diagram; Classifications of sewing machines ; Basic parts and functions of chain and SNLS sewing machines. Maintenance &safety measures of machines

UNIT IV	MULTI THREAD SEWING MACHINES	9

Over lock machines - Types of Over lock machines. Parts and their functions. Threading diagram for over lock machines. Stitch Cycle Diagram for over lock machines – Adjustment of Needle height, Feed dog height, angle, Differential feed ratio, Position of upper and lower knives, loopers. Defects and Remedies. Flat lock machines – Types. Parts and their functions. Threading diagram of flat lock machines – Stitch cycle diagram. Adjustment of parts – Needle height, feed dog height, differential feed ratio, loopers. Maintenance &safety measures of machines

UNIT V	SPECIALISED SEWING MACHINES	9

Special sewing machines – Button hole and button sewimg machines. Parts and their Functions .threading diagram. Rib cutting machine-Zig zag and feed off the arm machine Parts and their functions. threading diagram ; automation in sewing machine; Funtions and merits of 88 computerized sewing machines; usage of special attachments and tools for operation simplifications .Maintenance &safety measures of machines

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Upon completion of this course, the student would be able to  Understand different types of fabric laying methods, spreading machines and its control methods  Understand different types of cutting machines and its control methods  Introduction to sewing machine and its basic parts, functions and its safety measures  Introduction to different types of multi thread sewing machines and its purpose  Understand special sewing machines, its purpose and control measures

TEXT BOOKS:

Harold Carr and Barbara Latham, The Technology of Clothing Manufacture, Om Book Service, 2002. 2. Shaeffer Claire, Sewing for the Apparel Industry, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2001

REFERENCES:

Singer, "Sewing Lingerie", Cy DeCosse Incorporated, 1991. 2. Laing R.M. and Webster J, "Stitches and Seams", The Textile Institute, Manchester, 1999 3. Technical Advisory Committee of AAMA, "A New Look at Apparel Mechanization", 1978. 4. Jacob Solinger, Apparel Production Handbook, Reinhold Publications, 1998