SKILL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sector Name and Code No. of the Trade / Level Duration in hours Entry Qualification/ Eligibility for admission Employment opportunities : Textiles and Processing : STENTER MACHINE OPERATOR TEX / 05 / I / 2010 / C : I : 281 : 8 to 10th Standard pass 17 to 35 years of age : Stenter machine operators in processing units Small scale processing units Job working units : Stenter machine operations Achieving targets Awareness of safety procedures Preparation and setting of Stenter machine Practising safe procedure while attending the loom 8. Modules of Study and Time allocation Module No. 1. 2. 3. :

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Job / trade Profile

Title of the Module Introduction to Textiles Stenter machine working and operation Stenter machine and its components

Time (in Hours) Theory Practical Total 10 30 40 20 75 75 30 105 115

Additional Activities 4. 5. 6 Industrial visit (2 visit @ 7 hrs per visit) Modules test @ 1 hrs theory & 3 hrs practical Final examination (covering all 3 modules) Total Total number of hours / course Total no of hours Number of hours / day Number of days / week Number of hours / week Number of weeks/ course 3 2 85 : 281 : 85 : 7 : 6 : 42 : 9 3 182 14 12 5 281

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Content details of each module Guidelines for assessment and certification

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Refer Appendix I Finishing of the fabric without any damages Stenter machine maintenance and operating procedures Quality production without defects Machine & Equipments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Overlock Sewing machine Scissors, trolley, meterage devices Measuring scales, Inch Tape Chemical ( softeners & stiffeners) Fabric markers

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Resource requirements

Consumables (Per student): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Fabric 40 mtrs Sewing thread 5 spools Fabric markers 1 no Inch tape 1 no Measuring scales 1 no Scissors 1 no

Reference Material: 1. Dr. G. Nallankilli & G.S. Jayaprakasham, Textile Finishing 2. J.E Booth, Textile Testing 3. R.S Bagawath, Textile Wet Processing machinery 4. Shenoi .V.A, Technology of Textile Finishing 12. Any other information / guidelines for implementation: 13. List of experts of the Curriculum Committee: 1. Shri R. Muthusamy Principal S.S.M. Polytechnic College Komarapalayam Shri .S. Udhayamarthandan HOD / Textile Processing S.S.M Polytechnic College Komarapalayam 4. Shri. P. Murugavel Lecturer / Textile Processing S.S.M Polytechnic College Komarapalayam 5. Dr. R. Santhakumar Associate Professor Curriculum Development Centre National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Taramani, Chennai 600 113

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Shri . R. Manoharan Lecturer (S.G) / Textile Processing S.S.M Polytechnic College Komarapalayam

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Appendix I MODULE I 1. Title of the Module 2. Module Competencies : Introduction to Textiles : At the end of the module the trainee will be able to do the
following operations: Identify the type of fabric Identify the type of yarn (doube & single yarn),and count Identification of fabric and Fabric construction details Carry out measurement of finished fabric- width and length Awareness on fabric defects Differentiate between off white and white fabric Identify dyed and printed fabric To set over feed and under feed

Identify the selvedge type Check for Quality

3. Knowledge components (Theory) : Types of fibers and yarn

(double & single yarn, spun / filament)

Details of count, warp and weft fabric construction Identification of fabric quality parameters Type of selvedges fabric and width Warp and weft fabric strength Fabric defects and remedies Safe working methods

4. Practical Skills

Identification of Fibers Identify yarn count and single / double yarn Identify construction and strength of fabric

5. Instructional Hours Theory Practical 6. Guidelines for assessment 7. Reference materials

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10 hrs 10 hrs

: Testing Procedure : Dr. G. Nallankilli & G.S.Jayaprakasham, Textile Finishing

J.E Booth, Textile Testing

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MODULE - II 1. Title of the Module 2. Module Competencies : Stenter Machine and Components :
At the end of the Module, the trainee will be able to do the following operations: Set Feed chamber and delivery tension and control system parameters Identify basic components of the machine Check and set the following with respect to Feed padding mangle, stains, loading system, mangle defects, hardness checking, mangle water level Check and set the following with respect to Chamber basic drive system of fabric pin and clip options Set fabric speed, drive and controls Set width control, operation of electronic photocell control Set over feed and under feed

3. Knowledge components (Theory) : Lubrication system, chamber door locks circulations

fans heat exchanger temp control Exhaust fan systems and operations Temperature setting and activations Setting of chamber temperature Batching, meterage device, feed to chamber and chamber to delivery tension system Mangle pick up and pressure setting

Assessing condition of components / parts periodically

and initiating maintenance Emergency switches

4. Practical Skills 5. Instructional Hours Theory Practical 6. Guidelines for assessment 7. Reference materials

: Temperature setting
Batching and maintenance of padding mangle

: : 40 hrs : 75 hrs : Shop Floor Analysis : Dr. G. Nallankilli & G.S.Jayaprakasham, Textile Finishing
R.S Bagawath, Textile Wet Processing machinery Shenoi .V.A, Technology of Textile Finishing

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MODULE - III 1. Title of the Module 2. Module Competencies : Stenter Machine Working and Operation :
At the end of the Module, the trainee will be able to do the following operations: Threading Feed chamber delivery Operate stitching & batching machine Verify preparedness to continuous production Operate the machine (Feed chamber delivery) Ensure online quality control Run without fabric defects Set width control devices Spot defects and take immediate corrective action

3. Knowledge components (Theory) : Finishing and checking

Consultation with supervisor for operation planning Corrective action for defects Over feed, heat setting measurement Stain removal Fabric defect online correction Major defects Production and report writing Break down checking

4. Practical Skills

: Setting of chambers
Machine maintenance Operation and trials

5. Instructional Hours Theory Practical 6. Guidelines for assessment 7. Reference materials

: : 30 hrs : 75 hrs : Shop Floor Analysis : Dr. G. Nallankilli & G.S.Jayaprakasham, Textile Finishing
R.S Bagawath, Textile Wet Processing machinery Shenoi .V.A, Technology of Textile Finishing

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