TT3452 Syllabus - Knitting Technology - 2021 Regulation Anna University

TT3452 Syllabus - Knitting Technology - 2021 Regulation Anna University

TT3452	KNITTING TECHNOLOGY	LTPC

3003

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To make the students to understand fundamentals of knitting, types of knitting processes in detail, the functioning of components of knitting machine and knitted fabric structures.

UNIT I	INTRODUCTION	5

Reasons for the growth of the knitting industry; comparison of fabric properties - woven, knits and bonded fabrics; classification of knitting processes – weft knit & warp knit; yarn quality requirements for knitting; preparation of staple yarns for weft and warp knitting

UNIT II	FUNDAMENTALS OF KNITTING	9

General definitions and principles of knitting; types of knitting needles – Bearded, Latch & Compound needle; elements of knitted loop structure

UNIT III	WEFT KNITTING	13

Basic weft knitted structures and their production - plain, rib, interlock and purl; fundamentals of formation of knit, tuck and float stitches; factors affecting the formation of loop; effect of loop length and shape on fabric properties; analysis of various types of weft knitted structures; weft knitted fabric geometry; basic principles and elements of flat knitting machines; different types of flat knitting machines- manual, mechanical and computer controlled; production of various weft knitted structures using flat knitting machines;

UNIT IV	WEFT KNITTING MACHINE	9

Construction, characteristics and working of circular knitting machines used for the production of basic structures; production of derivatives of weft knitted structures; needle control in circular knitting machines; quality control in knitted fabric production; production calculation; safety measures to be taken at knitting industry; process control in weft knitting

UNIT V	WARP KNITTING	9

Basic principles; elements of warp knitted loop – open loop, closed loop; warp knitting elements chain link, chain links for simple patterns, guide bar movement mechanism; Tricot and Rachel warp knitting machines; principles of double needle bar patterning, terry pile fabric production; let off system; run in value based on the lapping diagram; take up system; theoretical concepts of warp knitted loop configuration; uses of warp knitted fabrics in technical applications.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to CO1: Classify the knitting process CO2: Explain the types of knitting needle and elements of knitting CO3: Discuss the weft knit structures CO4: Explain the working of weft knitting machines and its types CO5: Discuss the principle, elements and types of warp knitting machine

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Chandrasekhar Iyer, Bernd Mammel and Wolfgang Schach., “Circular Knitting”, Meisenbach GmbH, Bamberg, 1995, ISBN: 3-87525-066-4. 2. Spencer D.J., “Knitting Technology”, III Ed., Textile Institute, Manchester, 2001, ISBN: 185573 333 1.

REFERENCES:

1. Ajgaonkar D.B., “Knitting Technology”, Universal Publishing Corporation, Mumbai, 1998, ISBN: 81-85027-34-X. 88 2. Samuel Raz., “Flat Knitting: The new generation”, Meisenbach GmbH, Bamberg, 1997, ISBN: 3-87525-054-0. 3. Samuel Raz., “Warp Knitting production”, MelliandTextilberichte, GmbH, Rohrbacher, 1987, ISBN: 3-87529-022. 4. Baneerjee.P.K., “Principles of Fabric Formation”, CRC Press, London, 2014, ISBN Number:13:978-1-4665-5445-0 5. Ray.S.C., “Fundamentals and advances in Knitting Technology”, Woodhead Publishing India Pvt., Ltd, New Delhi. 2011, ISBN: 978-93-80308-16-6. 6. Abhijit Majumdar, Apurba Das, R.Alagirusamy and V.K.Kothari., “Process Control in Textile Manufacturing”, Wood Head Publishing Limited, Oxford, 2013, ISBN: 978-0-85709-027-0. 7. Gajjap B.J., “Handbook of warp Knitting Technology”, Textile Institute, Manchester, 2004, ISBN: 1 85573 7701.