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    2  Test the loom’s weaving performance to ensure it’s   Step 5: Set up the weft yarn system
              producing the desired fabric.                     1  Set up the weft yarn system, including the weft yarn
           3  Jacquard dobby loom                                  feeder and take-up roller.
           Step 1: Install the Jacquard Head                    2  Thread the weft yarn through the weft yarn feeder
           1  Remove the existing head from the loom.              and take-up roller.
           2  Install the jacquard head on the loom, ensuring it’s   Step 6: Connect the jacquard head to the loom
              securely fastened.                                1  Connect the jacquard head to the loom’s harnesses.
           3  Connect the jacquard head to the loom’s computer.  2  Configure the harnesses to work with the jacquard
           Step 2: Set up the jacquard software                    head.
           1  Install the jacquard software on the computer.    Step 7: Test the loom
           2  Configure the software to work with the jacquard   1  Test the loom’s shedding mechanism to ensure it’s
              head and loom.                                       working correctly.
           3  Design the pattern using the jacquard software.   2  Test the loom’s weaving performance to ensure it’s
                                                                   producing the desired fabric.
           Step 3: Set up the loom’s parameters                 Step 8: Fine-tune the loom
           1  Set up the loom’s parameters, such as the warp and
              weft yarn counts, weave type, and dobby pattern.  1  Adjust the harnesses to ensure they’re working
                                                                   correctly.
           2  Enter the yarn information, such as the yarn type,
              weight, and color.                                2  Adjust the jacquard head to ensure it’s  working
                                                                   correctly.
           Step 4: Thread the warp yarns                        3  Test  the loom  again to  ensure it’s  producing  the
           1  Thread  the warp yarns through the loom’s warp       desired fabric
              beam and heddles.
           2  Tension the  warp yarns to  ensure they’re evenly
              spaced and tensioned.

           TASK 2 : Prepare dobby chain

           Step 1                                               Step 6
           1  Decide  on the dobby  chain pattern  to be  used   11 Test the dobby chain by running it through the loom.
              including the no. of shafts and picks per     repeat.  12 Ensure the chain is working correctly and the fabric
           2  Consider the type  of  fabric  to  be woven and the   is being woven as desired.
              desired texture and pattern.                      13 Make any necessary adjustments to  the  dobby
           Step 2                                                  chain.

           3  Draw the dobby chain pattern on the dobby chain   Dobby chain preparation considerations
              paper.                                            1  Loom  configuration:  The loom’s configuration,
           4  Use a pencil to draw the pattern. Ensure the pattern   including  the number of shafts and dobby chain
              is accurate and complete.                            system, may affect the dobby chain preparation.
           Step 3                                               2  Design  requirements:  The  design  being  woven
           5  Add the dobby chain marks to the pattern.            may require specific dobby chain patterns and
                                                                   settings.
           6  Use a different color or symbol to differentiate the
              dobby chain marks from the pattern.               3  Card material: Different card materials may require
                                                                   specific punching techniques.
           Step 4
           7  Cut the dobby chain cards along  the lines of the   Post-Demonstration
              pattern.                                          1  Q&A: Answer any questions the trainees may have.
           8  Use scissors to cut the cards accurately. Ensure the   2  Hands-on practice: Provide hands-on practice for
              cards are cut cleanly and evenly.                    the trainees to operate the looms and create their
           Step 5                                                  own dobby patterns.
           9  Assemble the dobby chain by threading the cards   3  Assessment:  Assess the  trainees’  understanding
              onto the dobby chain hook or needle, the cards are   of the different types of dobby  looms and their
              in the correct order and orientation.                operation.
           10 Use a dobby chain holder or clip to keep the chain in
              place.

           34             Textile & Handloom : Shawl Weaving Artisan (NSQF - 2024) Exercise 1.3.27

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