The document describes the opening and cleaning process for cotton bales. Cotton bales are first opened automatically and then sent to different cleaning machines depending on whether they contain natural or man-made fibers. Natural cotton is sent to beater cleaners and mixing hoppers to clean, mix, and prepare the fibers for carding. Man-made fibers are sent to weighing indicators, blending systems, and mixing hoppers to similarly prepare them. Diagrams and details are provided about the various opening and cleaning machines used in the process.