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5. Keeping the testing instruments 5.
in a clean condition.
6. Operating one or more kinds of 6.
textile machines in 9rder to
collect samples for testing.
7. Checking processing details, such 7.
as nep counts, spindle speeds and
end breakage rates.
III. Skill Standard:
Factories should make their own
standards of skill but competent
testers should be able to sample and
test fibre to yarn quality with a high
degree of accuracy within a reasonable
time. Be able to record,
calculate and give statistical analysis
to textile testing t results and indicate
to his/her superior immediately any
changes in the results, and also be
competent in the operation of testing
instruments.
IV. Trade Tests:
1. Test samples of fibre to yarn
within a reasonable time, the test
results should be accurate and
properly recorded.
2. Indicate from a fibre to yam test
result, the abnormalities, if any.
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3. Use abacus or other means to do 3.
simple textile calculations, correct
answers should be obtained
within a reasonable time.
4. Use suitable instruments
checking a given process.
for 4.
5. Answer questions satisfactorily
on:
5.
(a) The purpose of fibre to yarn (a) .
testing and its influence on
yarn quality and production.
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O) What action should be (b)
taken if changes occur in
test results.
(c) Why fibre to yarn testing (c)
instruments should be calibrated
at certain interval.
(d) The reasons why submission (d)
of false testing figures is
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
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