Modern Cotton Spinning Machinery, Its Principles and Construction by Joseph Nasmith
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| Author | Nasmith, Joseph, 1850-1904 |
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| LoC No. | 03031712 |
| Title | Modern Cotton Spinning Machinery, Its Principles and Construction |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introductory -- The structure of cotton -- Ginning and mixing machines -- The opening machine -- The scutching machine -- The carding machine -- Card cloting, grinding, and stripping machines -- The combing machine -- The drawing machine -- Slubbing and roving machines -- The mule -- The ring spinning machine -- Reeling, winding, gassing, and spooling machines -- Miscellaneous machines and accessories -- Appendix: Description of the arrangement of machinery in the mill of the Standard Spinning Company, Limited, Rochdale -- List of illustrations -- Glossary. |
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| Summary | "Modern Cotton Spinning Machinery, Its Principles and Construction" by Joseph Nasmith is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the construction and operational principles of cotton spinning machinery, highlighting the advancements made in the field during this period. Nasmith emphasizes the importance of this machinery in the textile industry and the significant impact it has on the efficiency of cotton production. In the opening portion of the work, Nasmith offers a preface that outlines his intent to provide a thorough overview of cotton spinning machinery, promoting a practical understanding over exhaustive detail. He discusses the evolution of cotton spinning technology, the increasing scale of operations, and the importance of efficient design and accurate construction. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the various machines used in cotton processing, describing their functions and the advances in technology that have contributed to the productivity of the industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Cotton spinning |
| Subject | Cotton machinery |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57586 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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