Carding Practice: Cotton and Synthetics By JOHN K. STEARNS Director, Schoo! of Teatiles International Correspondence Schools Member, American Association for Textile Technology In Collaboration With JOHN CAUGHMAN, BSS. in T.M. Superintendent, Spartan Mills Past President, Southern Textile Association Serial 6202 Copsriahe iw Gree Brits. All rights reserved Printed in G8, A, International Correspondence Schools Scranton, Penneyleania International Correspondence Schools Canadian, Ltd. ‘Montrecl, CanadaWhat This Text Covers... 1. Canns Tar Ane Use ‘The text begins with a brief review of prerequisite studies, Then follows a survey of the major maker of revolving fat and roller: {op cards used for carding cotton and synthetic, Pages 1 to 5 2. Cxno Cacanstsrcrsevtrereees Pages 8 28 i age Xe oh i ee yt dg Se oe Thay a sagen Sree dtc ol fo ee a ring eee dh he eg fh tect et ar an sc og ca eK ot Ses me 3. Sermo ma Cano... sovcessos Pages 28 to 51 Thi section tate you of withthe sight technique for set Card. “out yh guy ond fete thon Then al {he sen are dessed tthe order to which thay ae sally nade Tebln of the etngs for seeing fl aad rolertop ands ore lon for reference” Spaed and poodstion of the cr i lato io mtng ove consdeed 4. Srioreive AND MAINTENANCE «.s.s+sesssee Pages BI to 82 ere youl fst learn about the methods that can be used for ‘tripping: the wll riper, severl types of tac sper, ou 4 central wartecollecting sytem. You'll ee how stryping can Beiter ra eiigted” Nest, gril eam howto top or grinding. ‘Thon youl se hoo you con inspect Cad Sn ciniate eovimon roles in carding, m 5. Quatsry Coxrnot, an RESEARCH .. rages 82 to 112 Here you'll lear about scentifc test methods, Waste and eff- ciency are the fist problems considered. Yeu'l learn also about tethods to test the evenness of the steer, and about nep counts. Youll take a laok at what is belug done by research, and see hows i plays part tn improved carding methodsCarding Practices: Cotton and Synthetics Cards That Are Used What You Need to Know 1. You wouldn't think of trying to study higher mathematics without a knowledge of simple arithmetic. Similarly, you can't get much out of studying carding practices unless you know the basic textile subjects. So, let's briefly the prerequisites. If you remember them, that’s all right. IF you don't, review them before you go further, By far the most common textile fiber is cotton. You should therefore have a fair knowledge of the cotton fiber. Even if you work with synthetic staple entirely, you should be familiar With cotton in a general way. ‘The reason for this is simple: most cards were originally constructed for processing cotton, They have been modified, sometimes to a considerable extent, but basically they are still cotton cards. On the other hand, rayon and other synthetic staple are here to stay. So, even if you are presently working with cotton only, you should study man-made fibers as well. I you know your fibers, you are ready to consider carding Welll not go back to discuss Carding Principles, but will assume that you have studied these previously. The same is true of Card Clothing. Further, youll find that you need Mechanical Calculations. Cards have belting, gearing, and some cam and lever action as well, You'll need to be familiar with the type of calculations used for such mechanisms.