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Science and Technology of Weft and Warp Knitting

By Prof. Bipin kumar   |   IIT Delhi
Learners enrolled: 351
ABOUT THE COURSE:
This is a definitive course for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters to know the fundamental principles of knitting. This course covers all aspects of weft and warp knitting including their science, engineering, technology and design. The contents of the lectures have been systematically arranged to start from the basic of simple knit design and related theories, and then progressing towards research and engineering of advanced knitted structures and their technologies. Internationally accepted methods of fabric notation are presented to clarify explanations of weft/warp structures, and their knitting actions on the machine. Both theory and practical components have been included to help participants gaining hand on experience in knit designs, and machines. Many weft and warp knit construction are carefully selected, designed and  demonstrated during lectures for more clarity on the structure and their influence on the fabric properties. Several lab videos/animations/photographs are included to familiarize with the working principle of weft and warp knitting technologies. A number of worked calculations have been included in certain topics to further clarify explanations and assist participants. Many application areas of knitting have been researched that could encourage participants to further explore the potential of knitting in other technical fields. 

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students, Lecturer, Researchers, Designer, Industry Experts

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: 
  1. Voltas Pvt. Ltd. (Textile Machinery Division)
  2. Laxmi Industries
  3. High Performance Textiles Private Limited
  4. Texzium International Private Limited
  5. Vertex Machinery Works
  6. Elex India
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Language for course content :
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Textile Engineering
Credit Points : 3
Level : Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date : 25 Jul 2022
End Date : 14 Oct 2022
Enrollment Ends : 08 Aug 2022
Exam Date : 30 Oct 2022 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1:  Introduction to Knitting
Week 2:  Single Bed Weft Knitting Technology (Flat & Circular)
Week 3:  Double Bed Weft Knitting Technology (Flat & Circular)
Week 4:  Weft Knit Constructions and their Notation      
Week 5:  Weft Knit - Fabric Design and Structure-property Analysis
Week 6:  Knitting Calculation
Week 7:  Advanced Weft Knit Designs and Technology
Week 8:  Introduction to Warp Knitting
Week 9:  Warp Knit Constructions - Lapping Diagram and Plan 
Week 10:  Swinging and Shogging Motion Control in Warp Knitting
Week 11:  Warp Knit Fabrics - Design and Structure-property Analysis
Week 12:  Technical Applications of Weft and Warp Knit Structures

Books and references

  1. Spencer, David J. Knitting technology: a comprehensive handbook and practical guide. Vol. 16. CRC press, 2001.
  2. Banerjee, Prabir Kumar. Principles of fabric formation. CRC Press, 2014. 
  3. Choi, Wonseok, and Nancy B. Powell. "Three dimensional seamless garment knitting on V-bed flat knitting machines." Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management 4, no. 3 (2005): 1-33.
  4. Hiatt, J. (2012). The principles of knitting. Simon and Schuster.
  5. Au, K. F. (Ed.). (2011). Advances in knitting technology. Elsevier.
  6. Horrocks, A. R., & Anand, S. C. (Eds.). (2000). Handbook of technical textiles. Elsevier.

Instructor bio

Prof. Bipin kumar

IIT Delhi
Dr. Bipin Kumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor in The Department of Textile Technology at IIT Delhi. He graduated from IIT Delhi, with a PhD in Textile Engineering in 2013. Prior to joining IIT Delhi, he worked as Research Assistant Professor (2016-2017) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He also served as Postdoctoral Scholar at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2013-2014) and The University of California Davis (2014-2016). He is the first recipient from India to be selected for the Fulbright Postdoctoral Program (2013-14) in the field of textiles. His main research focuses on Knit Fabric Structures and Mechanics. He has over 30 publications in leading refereed SCI journals of materials, textiles and medical fields, 4 patents, 2 authored book, 10 book chapters, and over 30 conference proceedings. He holds editorial membership of several international referred journals including AATCC Journal of Research, JEFF, FTEE and CTFTTE. Additionally, he is associated with several professional societies including Fiber Society, AATCC, American College of Phenology (ACP), and International Compression Club (ICC), Austria. At IIT Delhi, he has taught several courses, including Fabric manufacturing, Textile Testing, Design and Manufacturing of Textile Reinforced Composite, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For his outstanding contribution in research and teaching, he received several prestigious awards including IIT Delhi Teaching Excellence Award (2018), IEI Young Engineer Award (2018-19), ACP outstanding Material Scientist Award (2014), DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (2016), and Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Research (2016). Currently, he is involved in several start-up ventures in commercializing smart e-textile products for healthcare applications.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 30 October 2022 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras. It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team


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