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Shedding MotionDefinitionShedding is a function of weaving involving the lifting of harnessescontaining warp ends in order to provide a shed opening for fillinginsertion and to control design.Types Of SheddingCam Shedding- Employs circular profiled cams to lift the harnesses- Usually 6 - 8 hamesses.- Plain, simple twill and satin weaves- High loom speeds- Lifting plan relatively easy to changeDobby Shedding- Employs a chain of wooden bars with pegs inserted or plasticpaper with holes inserted or computer controls- Usually 8 - 24 harnesses- More complex twill and satin weaves- Small geometric figures and spot weaves- Pattern stripes- Slower loom speeds than cam shedding- Lifting plan more dimcult to change10-6 Woven Fabrlcs