Model-based predictive brake control during weft insertion in air-jet weaving

• Published in: International journal of production research Vol. 59; no. 13; pp. 4090 - 4107
• Main Authors: Wu, Tong, Stemmler, Sebastian, Kemper, Maximilian, Abel, Dirk, Gries, Thomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis 03.07.2021; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: air-jet weaving; Brakes; Braking; Braking systems; Cameras; Fabrics; Insertion; Kalman filters; Manufacturing systems; model-based predictive control; Predictive control; Textiles; Weaving; Weft; weft insertion model; yarn brake control

Air-jet weaving is one of the most efficient manufacturing processes for producing textile fabrics. During weft insertion, a yarn brake influences the quality of textile fabrics significantly. This brake is set up manually by a machine operator and the duration of the set-up process depends essentia...