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Working of semi-automatic loom 4 Beating
1 Warping • After the weft yarn is inserted, a frame with metal
strips (called a reed) pushes the weft into place to
• The warp threads (lengthwise yarns) are prepared make the fabric tight.
and wound on a warp beam.
• This step is done manually. • This action is done automatically in a semi-
automatic loom.
2 Shedding
5 Take-up motion
• Shedding is the process of raising some warp • The newly woven fabric is wound on a cloth roller.
threads to create a gap (called a shed).
• This gap allows the weft yarn (crosswise yarn) to • This can be either manual or automatic depending
on the loom model.
pass through.
Uses of semi-automatic loom
• In semi-automatic looms, this can be done
manually using foot pedals or using a dobby or • Less physical effort than handloom
jacquard mechanism.
• Faster production
3 Picking
• Still allows control over weaving
• Picking is the process of passing the shuttle • Cost-effective for small weavers
(carrying the weft yarn) from one side to the other.
• Useful for traditional designs with better speed.
• In a semi-automatic loom, the shuttle is thrown
automatically using a lever or pedal.

34 Textile & Handloom: Shawl Weaving Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) R.T. Ex.No 1.3.25