The Jacquard Machine Analyzed and Explained
With an appendix on the preparation of jacquard cards, and practical hints to learners of jacquard designingBy E. A. Posselt
Length3h 37m
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In "The Jacquard Machine Analyzed and Explained," E. A. Posselt delves into the intricate workings of the Jacquard loom, a pivotal invention in the history of textile manufacturing. Posselt employs a meticulous and didactic literary style, seamlessly intertwining technical analysis with accessible explanations suitable for both scholars and industry practitioners. The text situates the Jacquard machine within the broader context of the Industrial Revolution, exploring its impact on labor, design, and the genesis of modern computing through the use of punched cards, thus elucidating its significance beyond mere fabric production. E. A. Posselt, an engineer and educator with a profound commitment to the advancement of textile technology, draws from his extensive expertise and background in mechanics to craft this comprehensive exploration. His passion for both teaching and the intricacies of weaving technology is evident, fostering an appreciation for the machine's innovation. Posselt'Äôs work not only serves as an academic resource but also reflects his own journey through the evolving landscape of mechanical engineering and textile manufacturing. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersections of technology and art, engineering students, historians of industry, or textile enthusiasts seeking to understand the profound implications of the Jacquard machine. Posselt'Äôs insightful analysis is a critical addition to the discourse on technological evolution and its relentless march forward.
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GenreTechnology
Length3 hrs 37 mins
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Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
49Working the Compound Harness by a Separate Machine.
2HISTORY OF The Jacquard Machine.
50Number of Compound Harness to Use.
3The Jacquard Machine.—General Arrangement and Application.
51Positions of Compound Harness During Weaving.
4Illustrations of the Different Parts of the Jacquard Machine.—Method of Operation, etc.
52A few Different Weaves for Working Compound Harness.
5THE FRAME.
53XIII.—Tying-up Jacquard Looms for Gauze Fabrics.: Threading of the Harness.
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6THE PERFORATED BOARD.
54Modifications of the Single Lift Jacquard Machine.
7THE PLUNGER.
55I. Double Lift Single Cylinder Jacquard Machine.
8THE CATCHES.
56II. Double Lift Double Cylinder Jacquard Machine.
9THE GRIFFE.
57III. The Substitution of Tail-cords for Hooks.
10THE HOOK.
58Tying-up of Jacquard Harness for Two-ply Ingrain Carpets. With a General Description of the Working of the Loom and Construction of the Fabric.
11THE NEEDLE.
59I. The Straight-Through Tie-up for Ingrain Carpets.
12THE BATTEN MOTION.
60II. The Point Tie-up for Ingrain Carpets.
13THE CYLINDER.
61APPENDIX.
14THE HAMMER.
62Preparing and Stamping of Jacquard Cards.
15THE NEEDLE-BOARD.
63Preparing.: Card Stamping.
16THE JACQUARD CARDS.
64I. Dobby Card Punching Machines.
17THE JACQUARD HARNESS.
65II. Piano Card Stamping Machines.
18The Comber-board and Methods of Figuring for it.
66The Stamping of Cards.
19Comber-boards Made of a Solid Piece of Material.
67III. Repeating Jacquard Pattern Cards by the Positive Action Repeater.: A Lace-Hole Press
20The Changing of Solid Comber-boards for Different Textures.
68The Lacing of Cards.
21Comber-boards made in Strips and Adjusted afterwards in a Frame.
69A. Lacing of Jacquard Cards by Hand.
22Divisions of the Comber-board.
70B. Lacing of Jacquard Cards by Machine.
23Heddles for the Jacquard Harness.
71The Method of using Two Needles for Lacing each Series of Holes
24The “Leasing” of the Harness.
72Lacing Machine working with One Needle and One Shuttle for each Series of Holes.
25TYING-UP OF JACQUARD HARNESS.
73PRACTICAL HINTS TO LEARNERS OF JACQUARD DESIGNING.
261. The Straight-Through Tie-up.
74Squared Designing Paper for the Different Textile Fabrics Executed on the Jacquard Machine.
271st. The Jacquard Harness threaded on the machine in the direction from Front to Rear.
75Practical Use of the Heavy Square in Designing Paper.
282d. The Jacquard Harness threaded on the machine from Rear to Front.
76Selection of Designing Paper for Single Cloth.
293d. The Straight-Through Tie-up on the English System.
77Selection of Designing Paper For Double Cloth.
30II. Straight-Through Tie-up for Repeated Effects, in one Repeat of the Design.
78Selection of Designing Paper for Two-ply Ingrain Carpets.
31III. Straight-Through Tie-up of a Jacquard Loom having Front Harness Attached.
79Selection of the Proper Brush for the Different □ Designing Papers.
32IV. The Centre Tie-up.
80Colors used For Painting Textile Designs.
33V. “Straight-Through” and “Point” Tie-ups Combined.
81Preservation of Textile Designs.
34Straight-Through and Point Tie-ups Combined.
82Sketching of Designs for Textile Fabrics to be Executed on the Jacquard Machine.
35Straight-Through and Point Tie-ups Combined.
83Methods of Setting the Figures.
36Straight-Through and Point Tie-ups Combined.
84Size of Sketch Required.
37Straight-Through and Point Tie-ups Combined.
85Enlarging and Reducing Figures for Sketches.
38VI. The Straight-Through Tie-up in Two Sections.
86Transferring of the Sketch to the Squared Designing Paper.
39A.—Using machine and comber-board in two equal sections.
87Outlining in Squares.
40B. Using two machines and a comber-board having equal sections.
88Rules for “Outlining in Squares” Inside or Outside the Drawing Outline.
41C.—Using one machine and one comber-board: the machine unequally divided and the comber-board equally divided.
89Illustration of a Sketch.
42VII. Tying-up a Jacquard Harness for Figuring Part of the Design with an Extra Warp, (part for Two Sections, part for Single).
90Design for Damask Fabrics to be Executed on a Jacquard Loom, with Compound Harness Attached.
43VIII. The Straight-Through Tie-up in Three Sections.
91Designs for Two-ply Ingrain Carpet.
44IX. The Point Tie-up in Three Sections.
92Designs for Dressgoods Figured with Extra Warp (one end Ground, one end Figure), and Executed on the Double Section Tie-up.
45X. Combination Tie-up in Two Sections. (“Tie-up Amalgamate.”)
93Designs for Figured Pile Fabrics.
46XI. The Straight-Through Tie-up in Four Sections.
94The Shading of Textile Fabrics by the Weave.
47XII. Tying-up of Jacquard Looms with Compound Harness attached.
95Rule for Shading with Satin Weaves.
48The Kind of Heddles Required for Compound Harness.
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