SectorSectorTextile Sector Skill Council

Reference ID: TSC/ , Version 1.0NSQF Level 4

Q 5401

ProcessingSub-Sector

FinishingOccupation

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SKILLING CONTENT : PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK

Complying to National Occupational Standards ofJob Role/ Qualification Pack: ‘Stenter Machine Operator’ QP No. ‘TSC/Q 5401 ;NSQF Level 4’

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Acknowledgement

Textile Sector Skill Council (TSC) wishes to appreciate the valuable technical inputs provided by the leading industry players such as Confederation of Indian Textile Industries (CITI), The Southern Indian Mills' Association (SIMA), The South Indian Textile Research Association (SITRA), The Bombay Textile Research Association' (BTRA), NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, and Indian Texpreneurs' Federation for their contribution in developing the content for the Trainee Handbook.

TSC also sincerely thanks Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in supporting us to prepare the Handbook.

Endorsements

We thank the following organizations for endorsing the contents of this Participant Handbook, thus

contributing towards skilling based on the Qualification Pack (QP) and National Occupational

Standards (NOSs)

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About this book

Symbols Used

Steps UnitObjectives

Key LearningOutcomes

Tips Notes

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Table of Content

S.No Modules and Units Page No

1. Introduction 1

2. Taking charge of shift and handing over shift to Stenter Machine Operator (TSC/N 5401) 29

3. Operating the Stenter Machine (TSC/N 5402) 49

4. Preparation of finishing Chemicals (TSC/N 5403) 73

5. Maintain Work Area, Tools on Machines (TSC/N 9001) 85

6. Working in a Team (TSC/ N9002) 93

7. Maintain Health, Safety and Security at Work place (TSC/ N 9003) 107

Unit 1.1 – General process flow in textile industry 3

Unit 1.2 – Stenter, brief Job/role description and career progression 7

Unit 1.3 – Objective of stenter m/c and various processes 12

Unit 2.1 – Taking charge of shift 31

Unit 2.2 – General check list on stenter M/C 43

Unit 3.1 – Parts of stenter m/c and their functions 51

Unit 3.2 – Operating procedure of stenter M/C 57

Unit 3.3 – Fabric quality after stenter observation and assessment 64

Unit 3.4 – Preventive and corrective action for damages to fabric 69

M/C

Unit 5.1 – Maintain Work Area handling on Stenter Machine 87

Unit 5.2 – Maintain Tools on Stenter Machines 90

Unit 6.1 – Concept and Advantages of Working in a Team 95

Unit 6.2 – Commitment and trust 97

Unit 6.3 – Communication 99

Unit 6.4 – Adaptability 102

Unit 6.5 – Creative freedom 104

Unit 4.1 – Preparation of finishing bath 75

Unit 4.2 – Dos and don'ts for stenter 77

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Unit 7.1 – Maintain health, safety and security at work place 109

Unit 7.2 – Safety for Man and Industry Health 110

Unit 7.3 – Safety for Material and Machine 112

Unit 7.4 – Emergency Response Training and Recognizing the Hazards 115

Unit 8.1 – Self-development 123

Unit 8.2 – Team work 126

Unit 8.3 – Organizational Standards 128

Unit 8.4 – Industry Standards 129

Unit 9.1 – Personal Strengths & Value Systems 135

Unit 9.2 – Digital Literacy: A Recap 154

Unit 9.3 – Money Matters 159

Unit 9.4 – Preparing for Employment & Self Employment 169

Unit 9.5 – Understanding Entrepreneurship 178

Unit 9.6 – Preparing to be an Entrepreneur 200

8. Comply with Industry and Organizational Requirements (TSC/ N 9004) 121

9. Employability Entrepreneurship Skills 131

Unit 1.1 – General process flow in textile industry.

Unit 1.2 – Stenter, brief Job/role description and career progression.

Unit 1.3 – Objective of stenter m/c and various processes.

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UNIT 1.1: General process flow in textile industry

Loom state grey fabric does not have

Ø?Aesthetic look and appearance , Luster

Ø?Required shade or design the way we want

Ø?The hand-feel / softness

Ø?wearing comfort / moisture absorbency

Ø?Specific Functional properties( e.g. water repellent ,

anti-bacterial , Easy to iron)

Figure 1.1 Why textile processing

Process flow in textile industry represents an algorithm, workflow or process, showing the steps which are necessary for any textile industry. Before moving to general process flow it is important for us to understand the needs of Textile Processing.

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To Overcome The Grey Fabric Deficiencies And

To Process The Fabric.

To Get Desired Effect As Per Market Demand, We Need

1.1.2 General Process Flow In General Following Process Flow Is Practiced In Textile Industry For The Production Of Finished Fabric

As Per Customer Requirement

Figure: - 1.2 General Textile Process Flow Sequence

ØPre-treatment Process Contains Sub Processes Like,

ØSingeing

ØShearing & Cropping

ØDesizing

ØNormal Washing

ØDegreasing

ØScouring

ØBleaching

ØMercerization

ØHeat-setting Etc.

Gray Fabric

Finishing

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The Process Selection Depends Upon Type And Blend Of Fiber

Dyeing Process Contains Sub Processes Like

ØExhaust Coloration

ØPadding

ØFixation

ØSoaping

ØWashing Etc.

Depending On Fabric Quality And Blend The Dyeing Process Is Selected.

ØPrinting Process Contains Sub Processes Like

ØPrint Paste Preparation

ØPrint Paste Application By Flat Bed / Rotary Screen/roller Printing,

ØCuring,

ØAgeing,

ØSoaping,

ØWashing Etc.

ØFinishing Process Contains Sub Processes Like

ØStenter Drying And Width Stretching

ØStenter Heat Setting

ØStenter Finishing

ØSanforization,

ØCalendaring,

ØDecatisation

ØKier Decatisation

ØPaper Press

ØPeaching/raising/brushing Etc.

Depending On Customer Requirement Type Of Finishing Process Is Selected

ØAt Each Stage Quality Control Checks Are Required To Check The Fabric Suitability To Next

Process And Are As Per Customer Quality Requirement.

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Tips

Why Textile Processing Is Done And What Is General Process Flow?

Think About This.

It Is To Overcome The Grey Fabric Deficiencies Like Hand Feel, Absorbency, Luster Etc. And To Give

Fabric Aesthetic Look, Desire Shade And Specialty Finishes. Major Processing Steps Are Pretreatments,

Dyeing, Printing And Finishing

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