Data Requirements for Staple Spinning Frames (Results of a Survey of US Spinners)

摘要

A survey of US spinners was carried out by the College of Textiles (North Carolina State University), in collaboration with the American Textile Manufacturers' Institute, to determine the current and future use of electronic data collection and transfer systems. The analysis concentrated on the spinning frame since it was belived that this was the most frequently updated unit, and the absence of a communication `standard' presented particular difficulties when new frames were to be integrated into existing communications systems. A summary is given of information which was solicited concerning comanies' philosophies with respect to data communication, and this is based on both current practice and possible future needs. The survey also produced data on the specific spinning machiens installed in different facilities, and the use that is made of avaiable components. In addition, opinions were sought on the usefulness of various data elements for process/product monitoring and control, and the results obtained are simmarized.