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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.

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