Advanced course for warp knitting machines (WKS)

Target group:

Users with experience in warp knitting (textile machine operator, head of knitting mill, staff belonging to the management, service, as well as pattern drafting and pattern preparation)

Training requirements:

Karl Mayer WKB Certificate and/or comparable knowledge. Readiness for teamwork and open-mindedness within a cross-cultural work group. Good knowledge of the selected language.

Training duration:

3 weeks

Training topics:

1. General information on machines, maintenance, pattern preparation

• Presentation of machines and practical applications based on the HKS types, and Raschelmachines  
• Introduction to the basic functions and operation of the KARL MAYER KAMCOS® system
• Machine construction and technical features of the Karl Mayer tricot machines and Raschel machines
• Function, principle of operation, and use of chain links and of pattern discs
• Disassembly/assembly of the knitting elements with subsequent adjustment, e.g., shog setting, reversing point, knockover and tempi
• Function and setting of the yarn feeding systems 
• Function and setting of the mechanical and electronic fabric take-up systems.

2. Practical works, patternings on training machines

• Threading and new setting of test patterns 
• Set-up of analysed patterns on the warp knitting machine
• Practical working with pattern chains and pattern discs
• Setting of chain links according to pattern book samples
• Change-over from pattern drum to pattern disc
• Machine operation, quality control and troubleshooting (fault finding)