摘要 |
A simulated-weave, warp-knit fabric is produced on a warp knitting machine by using short latch, long shank needles combined with a high rise needle bar motion. A chopper bar is eliminated, thus freeing guide bar space while avoiding impact, dwell and delay. Either a high set chain stitch guide bar, or a needle bar timing control, may be used as a collision avoidance means. The short latch needles are wrapped in one course and different short latch needles wrapped in the next course to produce the weft appearance. There is a double guide bar stroke for each needle bar stroke, but the provision of two needle bars restores production rate to that of a one to one ratio.
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