Step 1: Understanding Carding Action.
Carding involves the process of separating and aligning fibres using rotating cylinders with wire points. The carding action occurs when opposing wire points interact, which opens and straightens the fibres.
Key interfaces in carding machines:
Cylinder and Flats: These are the main carding interfaces where fibre separation occurs effectively, with the cylinder feeding fibres onto the flats. Cylinder and Doffer: The cylinder passes the fibre web to the doffer, which removes the fibres. This action is part of the carding system.
Step 2: Non-carded interfaces.
Feed roller and Licker-in: Primarily used for feeding the material, not directly involved in the carding process.