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Abstract: Knitted products hold tremendous potential for providing innovative design solutions for aesthetic and performance challenges in applications such as fashion, medical, geotextiles, military, industrial [1]. Computer Aided Design is a preparatory stage of the patterns, aimed to design the knitting programs in a specific language, readable by the machine. An assessment stage of the knowledge acquired is necessary, in order to indicate the level of the activity deep understanding. The paper presents a set of on-line tests concerning the self-assessment of computer aided design knowledge and pattern design activity.
Keywords: Knitting, computer aided design, pattern station, on-line assessment.
I..PATTERN DESIGNING IN KNITTING TECHNOLOGY
a. Flat knitting technology
The mechanical interloping of yarn into fabric is one of the most versatile method of manufacturing textile fabrics for a wide range of end-uses, called knitting [1]. Knitted products hold tremendous potential for providing innovative design solutions for aesthetic and performance challenges in applications such as fashion, medical, industry and military apparel [2].
Computerized flat knitting is one of the textile technology used for fabric manufacturing, being characterized by its higher process flexibility and greater fabric structure variety, at low manufacturing costs. In order to outline the unique technical capabilities of electronic flat knitting machines, some products have been selected as being representative for several technical destinations [3], [4] and presented in figures 1-6.
b. Pattern designing
Design and production of knitted products, especially for advanced engineered knitted garments, requires a comprehensive system for design and production, supported by a knowledge base system that supports the translation of concept to final product. From fiber characteristics to yarn and complex structures, a finished knitted garment must be carefully engineered to provide the required attributes customized to the activity and to the body shape [2].
Computer Aided Design is a preparatory stage of the patterns, aimed to design the knitting programs in a specific language, readable by the machine. This activity is accomplished today with the help of IT equipment, based on electronic data processing [5]. Generally, the heart of such an equipment is a personal pc, with keyboard, one or two monitors and data storage unit. The world leaders in knitting machine builders have been developed advanced and high specialized software, according to the type of...