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Yarns
Yarns are created in a special version of ScotWeave Yarn Designer
that uses real-world yarn information, including yarn count and
fibre type. Technical yarn data, including density and tensile strenght,
can also be input to allow for later calculations based on yarn
and fibre composition. The cross-sectional shape of the yarn can
be recorded for more accurate 3D weave schematics.
Cross
Section
Creation
of the complex architectures is completed in the cross section input
window. Here you can choose the number of stacking weft tows, binding
warp tows and straight stuffer warp tows required to complete a
structure. If pockets of space/holes are required within the architecture
then wefts can easily be removed from the stack to visualise locations
for injection of resin, concrete, etc. When working on a large weave
structure you can break this down into “groups” (sub-sections)
to aid easy input. Copy and rotation tools can be used between groups
to reduce repetitive tasks. The flat weave notation (warp lifting
plan) is automatically extracted and shown alongside the cross section
display.
Weave
3D
The 3D weave schematic allows initial assessment of architecture
performance. Real time dynamic movement of the viewpoint allows
the woven preform to be analysed from all angles. Rotate an individual
or selection of groups, to view interlacings from the top, through
the cross-section, from beneath, in warp or weft directions or from
a corner. Weave 3D is an ideal tool for in-house architecture development
and presentation.
Production
As the overall mechanical and physical properties are directly influenced
by the weave architecture, tension checking facilities are available
prior to weaving. For electronic looms the production data can be
passed directly to the loom or jacquard controller. Complex jacquard
hook maps can easily be created. Printed loomcards can be configured
by ScotWeave to closely match that of most existing production specification
sheets. The loomcard can be printed or saved as an HTML file ready
for attaching to e-mail.
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