Naslov
Equipment and methods used to investigate energy processing parameters of sewing technology operations

Autori
Rogale, Dubravko ; Petrunić, Igor ; Dragčević, Zvonko ; Firšt Rogale, Snježana

Izvornik
International journal of clothing science and technology (0955-6222) 17 (2005), 3/4; 179-187

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
electrical measurement ; energy consumption ; garment industry

Sažetak
Purpose – The equipment for computerised measuring of electrical power and energy is presented, adapted to the needs of investigating processing parameters of garment sewing operations. Design/methodology/approach – The method of measuring the energy necessary to run the sewing- machine driving electrical motor is also presented, correlated to the stitching speed in joining a straight seam in a single, two, or three, segments. Electrical energy consumption is analysed as dependent on the stitching speed, varying the number of stitches in the seam. Findings – The investigations described have shown the impact of the method of work applied and the effect of the changes in garment sewing operation in processing parameters on the level of electrical energy consumed by the sewing-machine drive electrical motor. A new measuring method has been introduced in garment engineering, aimed at predicting electrical energy consumption in garment sewing operations, thus opening a completely new field of investigation in the area of garment technologies. Originality/value – A method of calculating the energy processing parameters of sewing operations.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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