Description
This new review in the Textile Progress series traces the History of Textiles of air-jet weft insertion and provides an analysis of weft insertion elements, including a comparison between water-jet and air-jet weaving. Subjects covered include test rigs; air flow; the influence of yarn characteristics on weft insertion;force profile; optimisation of settings and loom control;weft yarn stops; the application of air-jet weaving; and unconventional air-jet weft insertion. There are 167 references to other sources of information.
