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3 Automatic cutting machines
various automatic fabric cutting machines are as below:
Computerized cutting machine: Computerized cutting machines are used where high volume of garments is
manufactured. This machine cuts fabric layers as per command given in computer system. Automatic cutting
machine is also known as CNC machine. In the automatic cutting room, fabrics are spread on the table by auto
spreader and the lay is positioned in the cutting table prior to automatic cutting.(Fig 6)

Fig 6

Rib Cutting machine:

Narrow fabric tape of rib is cut from knits fabric. Ribs are used in t-shirts neck finishing or piping operations and
many other knits apparel manufacturing.(Fig 7)

Fig 7

Laser cutting machine:
Instead on blade fabric layer is cut by laser rays. Laser cutting machine is also computer controlled machine.
(Fig 8)

Fig 8

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