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Weaving Technology

Code 9577
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(30H)/T(15H)
Scientific area Ciência e Tecnologia Têxteis
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face and others.
Work placements Although not having any predicted internship within the course, the practical business point of view is ensured by guided tours in reference companies.
Learning outcomes - Understanding the weaving preparation process;
- Comprehend the weaving fundamentals and the constitution of weaving machines;
- Running a weaving plant: planning, production and quality control;
- Preparing commercial presentations of the produced fabrics.
With the approval in this course the student should be able to comprehend the weaving preparation process and the weaving fundamentals;
- Understand the weaving process and the fabrics structural parameters;
- Possess the necessary skills and competencies to produce fabric samples;
- Run a weaving company.
Syllabus 1 – Integrated study of the weaving preparation process:Yarn winding;Warping;Loom preparation and startup;
2 – Integrated study of the weaving operation;
3 - Relation between woven designs; the draft (drawing plan) and the peg (lifting plan) with the weaving machine mechanisms;
4 – Special fabrics weaving – (Jaquard, velvet).
5 - Weaving calculations;
6 - Fabrics technical specifications;
7 – Preparation of fabrics fairs and exhibitions.
Main Bibliography Tecnologia de Tecelagem, Vol I, U.B.I. – Nunes M.F.
Weaving: Conversion of Yarn to Fabric”, Merrow T. Library, 1976, England – Lord P.R.
Manual de Tecelagem, D.G.I., 1986 – Melo e Castro E.M.
Manual de Engenharia Têxtil, F.C.Gulbenkian, Vol.I e II – Araújo M.
Technology of Warp Sizing, Columbine Press, London, 1964 – Smith J.B.
Adanur, S., Handbook of Weaving, Auburn University, USA, 2000
Bona, M., DIR., Manuale di Tecnologia Tessile, E.S.A.C., Roma, 1981
Galcerán Escobet, V., Tecnologia del Tejido - Tomo I: Teoria de Tejidos, ETSII, Tarrasa, 1960
Goerner, Doris, Woven Structure and Design - Part 1: Single Cloth Construction, Wira Technology Group, Leeds, 1986
Marks, R., ED., Introduction to Textiles – Vol. III: Fabrics, School of Textiles Studies, Bolton, 1994
McCreight, D. J., Bradshaw, J. B., Backe, E. E. and Hill, M. S., Weaver’s Handbook of Textile Calculations, Institute of Textile Technology, USA, 2000


Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2012-05-31

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