Yarn tension model and vibration analysis during unwinding of carbon fiber bobbins

Abstract

A low-quality unwinding process of the unwinding machine can lead to downtime of the knitting machine and loss of fabric quality. To address this issue, we studied the tension and vibration of carbon fiber yarns during unwinding. Based on the theory of axially moving strings, the dynamic model of carbon fiber yarn was established during the unwinding process, bringing the parameters into the simulation. According to the simulation results, the yarn tension in the unwinding process is closely related to the spring preload, which needs control within a certain range. When the unwinding speed increases, the fluctuation amplitude, lateral vibration amplitude, and axial vibration amplitude of the yarn tension gradually increase, causing friction and wear of the carbon fiber yarn. By controlling factors such as spring preload, unwinding speed, and the number of bobbins unwound simultaneously, one can effectively control the yarn’s vibration and improve the quality of the yarn.