SPREADING TECHNOLOGY

1. SPREADING
TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL
IRSHAD HUSSAIN ANSARI

2. OLD SPREADING
Spreading is the process of superimposing lengths of fabrics on a spreading table or
cutting table. Spread or lay up: it is the total amount of fabric prepared for a single
marker. A spread may consist of a single ply or multiple plies.

3. FABRIC SPREADING OBJECT
To place a number of plies of fabric under the marker according to the planning
process.
1. In the color required
2. Correctly aligned as to length and width
3. At correct tension

4. TYPES OF SPREADING
Single ply spread:
It consists only on one layer of fabric.
Multi ply spread:
The number of plies in a spread may range from 1 to 300.
Stepped spread:
It is used for sectioned marker and may consist of plies of varied length, spread
at different height. Stepped spread are used to adjust the quantity of piece
goods to the number of garments to be cut from each section of the marker

5. THE HEIGHT OF SPREAD IS LIMITED BY
 Fabric characteristics
 Size of the order to be cut
 Cutting method
 Vertical capacity of the spreader

6. SPREADING QUALITY SPECIFICATION
Spreading quality must be measured with respect to the following factors:
1. Ply alignment: length and width
2. ply tension: stretch, slack edge
3. Grain alignment: bowing
4. Splicing: waste and precision
5. Damage placement: economy of placement
6. Surface direction
7. Static electricity

7. GENERAL FABRIC SPREADING SYSTEM
1. Mark the splice zone on the spreading table
2. Use paper for the first ply in case the table surface is rough or when fine
fabrics are being spread identify the defects noticed in the fabric by means
of sticker
3. Use lubricated paper for separating layer
4. To prevent scorching in the natural fibers (coarse fabrics).
5. To prevent fusing in the synthetic fabrics.
6. Ensure that decided number of ply count and height of the spread is
achieved.
How to spread:
1. Pull the fabric to far end position 2.Position the fabric at the far end (with our
without weight or pins) 3.Align the ply (width on one side 4. Cut the ply after
each layer. 5.Repeat this process from until the entire roll is spread 6.Check ply

8. REQUIREMENT OF FABRIC SPREADING
1. Alignment of plies in both length and width direction- length and width of
fabric must be at least equal to marker length and width.
2. Elimination of fabric defects/flaws- any faults identified on the incoming
fabrics will be tagged and will be avoided.
3. Correct ply direction (especially for asymmetrically printed fabrics)- all faces
up, all faces down, face to face etc.
4. Correct ply tension- ply tension must be uniform and as much less as
possible.
5. Avoidance of distortion in the spread during cutting- polythene sheets are
used under the bottom ply to resist friction of the bottom ply with the base
plate of the knife. 6. Fabrics must be flat and free from any crinkle & crease-
these cause defect in garments due to variation in dimension.
6. Checks and stripes should be matched.

9. THE METHOD OF FABRIC SPREADING
A- by hand fabric roll is spreader on the table by two laborers according to the
length & width of marker. Sometimes it is done by entering a rod which is made
by wood or metal in the center paper table which is present in the center of the
fabric roll.
B. By hook in this process the top of the table on which the fabric is spreader is
set at 10º angle perpendicularly.
C. Spreading truck with the help of operator: there is a spreading truck on the
one end of the spreading table in which the fabric roll is placed.

10. BASIC LEVEL-MANUAL METHOD
Operating procedure: two person may be used for manual spreading unless the
spread is very short. One person may work each side of the table to keep the
fabric flat, smooth and tension free.
Advantages: easy working
Low investment
Suitable for small scale industries
Disadvantage: speed limitation
Skilled labor required
Small roll size
Chances for improper fabric edge alignment

11. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL-SPREADING CARRIAGE
METHOD OR SEMI AUTOMATIC
 Operating procedure:
 The cloth is unwound and spread through semi automatic method. The spreading
head or carriage is moved to and fro and spread fabric over the table.
 Movement along the table and fabric pulling can be controlled by the buttons.
Advantages:
 Fast and economical
 Proper selvedge alignment
 Ease to operate with electronic clutch
Disadvantages:
 Fabric roll loading, cutting is still manual
 No suitable for larger scale industry
 Small role size

12. HIGHEST LEVEL-AUTOMATIC SPREADING
Features:
 Automatic loading/unloading device for fabric rolls
 Automatic roll turning arrangement for face to back lay
 Automatic leveling device for edge alignment
 Automatic cutting device at the end of a run
 Automatic tensioning device to control fabric tension
 Automatic lay height sensor
 Programmable lay length, ply height
 Spreading speed up to 140 m/min

13. TYPES OF TABLES
Pin tables: it have rows of pins that are located below the surface that can be
extended through the slats to hold fabric at a precise location for accurate
matching of pattern repeats.
Vacuum tables: these are used to compress the lay up and prevent shifting or
movement during cutting.

14. AIR FLOTATION TABLES
It allow easy movement of a lay up onto an adjacent cutting area. A layer of air
between the table surface and bottom layer of paper reduces friction and allows
a lay up to be moved easily without putting stress on the fabric.

15. SOME NEW FEATURES IN TUKA SPREAD
• Eliminate fabric relaxation
• Designed for all types of knitted and
woven fabric
• Conveyor-type fabric feeding system
works synchronously with automatic
fabric spreading machine movement
speed
• Tension control systems for flexible and
difficult fabrics
• Automatic edge alignment

16. EASY OPERATION
• PLC controlled system
• Save/load parameters for different
materials – fabric tension, marker
length, and ply count
• Zig-zag (face-to-face) and one-way
(face-up) spreading
• Automatic slow down speed at both
ends
• Automatic threading and rewinding of
fabric
• Automatic stop when the ply number

17. AIR FLOTATION TABLES
• Maintenance-free Formica tabletop (no
oiling required)
• 2″x2″ grid tabletop for even air
distribution
• Aluminum side track
• 2hp blowers with intake dampener to
control air flow for various fabric types
and number of plies
• Constant power supply through “bus bar”
system
• Close channel frame construction
provides a sturdy structure

18. MULTI FUNCTION THROTTLE ENABLES THE
OPERATOR TO CONTROL
• Threading/rewinding of fabric
• Start/stop of spreading with one hand
• Operator platform
• Allows operator to ride alongside the
table

19. CRADLE FEED SYSTEM PROVIDES
• Tension-free spreading even difficult
fabrics
• Electric cradle tilts for easy fabric roll
loading/unloading
• Eliminates use of a fabric roll bar

20. STANDARD ATTACHMENTS
• Zigzag equipment
• Rear and movable front catcher
• Flat-fold attachment
• Automatic cutting device
• Optional features
• Tubular unit

21. SYSTEM FEATURES
• Electronic edge control responsive to
variable speed
• Automatic stop with safety sensors in
case of emergency
• Multi length spreading modes
• Automatic pre-centering of material
beginning during threading
• Variable speed control at
forward/backward turns «save time»
• No cloth stop function
• Ply counter
• Programmable lay length and end
allowance settings
• Four-wheel drive with wheels

22. • Touch panel display, east to set up the length, number of layers.
• Cutting device: the auto-cutter can be dismounted easily.
• Catcher: it can work for both one way and face to face.
• Automatic fabric relax control: to relax the fabric in advance and release the tension
during the spreading the fabric Edge control device
• automatic edge control during the spreading fabric.
• Fabric lading sensor: machine returns back to original position once fabric runs empty
• automatic lifting device: it is automatic lifting according to the layers of cloth during
spreading the fabric. The lifting gauge can be adjusted.
• Emergency stop: the brake lines are under two sides of table, and can be efficiently pulled
upon emergency.
• Standard equipment
• memory of set up of spreading length
• auto acceleration and deceleration by computer
• bucket type unwinding synchronically with relaxing
• fabric setting bar
• auto-lifting device
• adjustable cutter travel length
• layer counter
• edge counter
• auto-cutter
• rewinding device (cloth roll)
• one side movable of catcher set

25. REFERENCE
• Windacadcam.Com
• Chinatexnet.Com
• Directindustry.Com
• Rexelpoland.Com
• Tukatech.Com