. The Fabricator : New Bedford Textile School yearbook . king parts, and care of thevarious and intricate machines on the second floor. Box looms, Jacquards, andthe latest automatic bobbin or shuttle changing looms are included in the equip-ment of this up to date weave room. The department has also the machinery necessary for warp preparationin both cotton and rayon, making the weaving department a modern andcomplete unit. Many of the looms and equipment have been generously andhelpfully donated by manufacturers of weaving machinery. A student is able because of the completeness of the course
. The Fabricator : New Bedford Textile School yearbook . king parts, and care of thevarious and intricate machines on the second floor. Box looms, Jacquards, andthe latest automatic bobbin or shuttle changing looms are included in the equip-ment of this up to date weave room. The department has also the machinery necessary for warp preparationin both cotton and rayon, making the weaving department a modern andcomplete unit. Many of the looms and equipment have been generously andhelpfully donated by manufacturers of weaving machinery. A student is able because of the completeness of the courses, to plan hisown ideas onto the design sheet, make the necessary drafts, and then weave thepattern with the filling required. Sometimes his results are viewed with pride,and alas, sometimes with chagrin. With perseverance and hard work all dif-ficulties are sooner or later mastered, and the results when taken off the loomare viewed with the pride of the most cherished article imaginable. A prod-uct of The School Worth While. (17) THE FABRICATOR 19 3 1. (18) 1931 THE FABRICATOR THE COTTON YARN PREPARATION DEPARTMENT S TRONG yarn of uniform structure is the foundation of all good cloth. The head of this department, Mr. Holden, and his assistant Mr. Gourleygive the students a very thorough understanding of both the theoretical andpractical methods used in modern practice. This department is equipped with the best of preparatory machinery andthe student is required to do all the necessary settings and to operate thesemachines, which gives him a very practical understanding of the detail required. An excellent testing room adds much to the importance of this depart-ment. This room has automatically controlled humidifiers and is equippedwith the latest in testing machines. With this modern machinery and practical methods of operation and thevery willing assistance and guidance of the instructors, the students are enabledto carry out to the industry many new and very practical ideas.
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