3D printed Weaving Power Loom / technical details, how it works, construction
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2022
- In this video I build a 3D printed fully automatic power loom. The power loom is a 3D printed machine for advanced makers. It is driven by a 12V geared motor. There were some problems to solve in it. One of the main problems is the high torque needed to shoot the shuttle. This could only be solved by a chain drive. Also a bit tricky was the unwinding of the string from the shuttle. This had to be weighted down with brass plates so that it would not get stuck at the slightest thread resistance. The shape of the eccentrics made it possible to increase the opening time of the shafts. This gives you a little more time to shoot the shuttle through. If you want to build the power loom, be prepared for a longer project. After I solved all the problems, the loom worked process safe.
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This video is a proof that youtube can easily underestimate a lot of valuable content. This video already must have been watched millions of times.
Thank you very much. Unfortunately, the video has not yet been viewed a million times. There is very little search for looms on CZcams.
I used to work as a machine helper in a textile mill on the weave room floor and this is a great representation of the old shuttle looms, they use mostly Air Jet looms now but we still had a few shuttle looms that were still in operation when I started that job.
I watched a few videos and was amazed by the machines. I wanted to build one too. It was a challenge, but it was worth it.
@@FraensEngineering yeah it's really cool, those old shuttle looms had a bad habit of throwing out the shuttle and hitting people so be careful, it may take your eye out 😂. You should make a tiny reed hook to thread the heddle with, it's much easier than using a needle.
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As a child, I had a small wooden loom. Toy, but functional. I still have it somewhere in a box. Nice memories. I owe the accuracy of my hands to those functional toys.
I owe the accuracy of my hands to the Lego technique :-)
This is great! I worked on looms in textile mills long ago. Have been thinking about building something like this. Thank you!
Hello im working on a project similar to this and would want to a give a solution on how it will automatically lock the top and bottom if you could help us out we could give the project schematics to you
Good job! The Meccano community including myself has built many looms like this. Most amazing of all is the Meccano Jacquard Loom built by Stanley Coates in 1938.
Absolutely awesome build. The sheer complexity is astounding!!
Very awesome! I've always wondered how these looms used to work back during the industrial revolution. Your model explains it quite nice!
Excited for future projects :D
Thank you very much
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Very nicely made! Impressive to sync everything mechanically from a single motor.
This is great. A friend from my weaving guild here in the US just shared with me your braiding video. For the weaving, one thing that would improve the cloth is to have a finer "sett"; that is, your warp threads, the ones that go up and down, should be closer together. If that is not adjustable, you could also try thicker yarns, and try wool which won't be as slippery.
I tested a few different cords. Actually, bringing the warp threads closer together would not be very difficult. You would only have to change a few parts. Thanks for the tip.
@@FraensEngineeringwhich parts? I’m thinking about trying to make it
You did not disappoint! So awesome!
Many Thanks!
Wow, crazy build. Nice job!
Thank you very much.
what an epic project. just an amazing amount of effort. super impressed with the engineering and constantly amazed at what clever people can do with an imagination and a 3D printer.
Thank you very much for this nice comment.
Wow what a great project, congrats and thanks for sharing ...
This is brilliant! - I am hoping to start a new job within a weaving mill soon, never done it before - so i am swatting up and stumbled across this vid - Gave me real insight to how the machine works, Thanks very much - helped a lot!
I am glad to have helped you.
@@FraensEngineering I will let you know if I get the job :)
Your design and execution is great. I love it.
For improved clamping onto your shafts with 3D printed parts you can increase the diameter, hollow even or use hexagonal shafts. Using a small insert that fits into bearings would allow you to use hexagonal stock with no machining.
That's a good idea. I pinned the gears to the shaft after assembly. This works great and is easy to do. Hex shafts are very expensive compared to round stock.
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Amazing work man
Thanks a lot
Great work
it looks great! Your job gave us a lot of inspiration, we will follow your instruction and try to build a new weaving loom!
Are you building it from 3D printed parts? Is there a video or photos after building the loom? I would be really interested.
@@FraensEngineering Hi Fraens, I have printed all of the particles and doing the stainless steel processing, I saw you missing one part of the sprocket, did you have the STL file, and can you upload it to Thingiverse? Thanks a lot in advance!
Hello, which gear is missing exactly? I will look at it today and upload it on Thingiverse.
@@FraensEngineering hi Fraens, in your video you changed a chain drive to improve the device, that part is missing.
Hi, I uploaded parts 42+43+44+45+46 to Thingivetse. I hope all parts are there now.
I can still give you a few tips: I stiffened the gear wheels and cams with the shafts. I can really recommend that. Otherwise it can happen that you adjust the machine and suddenly a wheel slips and nothing works anymore. If you have an iPhone, make slow-mo videos. That really helps a lot when setting up the machine. Setting it up is a bit tricky. Do not give up ;-)
This is fantastic, OK the edges aren't much chop, and there were other issues, but the concept is great, and it seems to be relatively quiet. I hope you keep going with your project and that it was a fun project to do, thank you for sharing your video.
Thank you for the nice comment. The next project is already in the development phase :-)
@@FraensEngineering well that's fantastic! I'm a weaver that's why I'm interested, and I look forward to seeing the next video. Cheers!
thats a great build! it sure asked for some serious time to level all the challenges to make it functional!
I wonder if it needs to add too much complexity to adjust the design to:
-add some light tension to the line thread
-make the line travel faster and with more reliance;
-input more pressure on the shafts to the cloth:
-support run at more cycles/time
as you said in the video and looking at your main challenges, building even at this scale already creates quite decent forces, so I assume that raising that can make some parts need a redesign or even a material change to withstand the powers involved
Hi,
I think it will be difficult to tighten the thread in the shuttle. As soon as the shuttle has the slightest resistance, it stops. I had to make the shuttle heavier with brass plate so that it has more energy. Very important is the correct winding technique, so that the thread is easily unwound.
Making it faster should work - just use a motor with more speed. But the higher speed of the shuttle must be slowed down again. This was also already a problem with me. The shuttle hit the lever and jumped back again. My solution was to leave the lever in this position after the shot. So the shuttle was slowed down a bit.
To stretch the fabric more I had to put a rubber in the brake. I think here would still be a solution to look for to tension the fabric by means of a shaft and spring.
To transfer the high torques it was necessary to stiffen the parts.
It is also important to glue all the screws. This loosen otherwise constantly and adjust the whole machine.
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A lot of thanks for this video
CZcams suggested this to me right after I just spent a week printing a rigid heddle loom. I'm fascinated but also insulted by the irony haha. That first shot of seeing that thing work was very satisfying. But can it do anything besides plain weave? Can you do satin weaves or pickups or whatever? Very very very impressive though!
@Fraens Awesome build! I am currently working on a rigid heddle that has different DPI heddles. I think this might be my next 3d print project. Might I suggest a finer reed with that yarn. it will make the fabric look more tightly woven because you have more ends per inch/ cm. One of the issues you are also having is that you are letting the weft get to close to the beater bar. So the tension on the reeds and the strings are pulling your weft apart. Typically that is fixed by working closer to the front of the loom. I'm not sure how you would fix that with out redoing the winding mechanism though. Maybe a finer toothed gear?
Hello, unfortunately I don't quite understand your suggestions for improvement. The problem is the language barrier. Maybe you could try to describe it a little differently. I can adjust the ratchet wheel so that the trigger is a little slower. I think that's what you mean. I don't quite understand the second problem you describe. If I shoot through the shuttle further forward, it gets very tight between the spread cords.
@@FraensEngineering sorry I will do my best to clarify , the beater bar is the bar that pushes the thread into the previously woven threads. The weft or the string that the shuttle is weaving is not being pulled onto the front roller fast enough. So the cloth is getting to close to the beater bar. So when it moves forward to beat the thread into the weave it is pushing out towards the sides on the last warp thread. Causing it to loop on the end. There is a perfect spot when you are weaving it tends to be about half way between the front cloth rolling bar and the beater bar. If you were able to keep the beater bar pushing the threads to the center between the roller and beater bar it might help with your cloth ends. So if the cloth were passing through a little faster at the same tension or more frequently. It might help a little. When I am using my ridged heddle loom. I try to keep the shuttle stick passing through the "sweet spot". I also try to use a finer Reed or heddle to keep it square if I am using a fine thread.
Amazing Great work
Very good very good more weaving shuttle change control sensor video explain to us
Wow! So fun!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Any chance you plan to create a jacquard loom in the future? I have been looking for a DIY solution to create patterns in nylon webbing.
I already have something in mind for the next project. Maybe I'll build one like this in the future.
Just as a weird idea, switchable electromagnets at either end to pull/repel the shuttle to add some force/guidance....
That's exactly the thought I had. However, I wanted to install as few electronics as possible. Everything completely mechanical like in the old days.
@@FraensEngineering As someone who does all that by hand, I love every part of it you've put together here
If you ever want slo-mo videos of old Crompton & Knowles W3 power looms let me know. I make them often. Sweet build.
Yes, I would be very interested in a video like this
This is excellent - certainly the shape of things to come. What would be really good, however, is if you figured out a way to develop some kind of tension gauge that could be incorporated in a 3-d printed manual loom. The problem to which handwoven cloth is most vulnerable is when tension is relaxed and then reapplied as cloth is wound through the frames from the warp beam to the cloth beam.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I will think about it.
very good more rapair weaver loom
Brilliant.
I am in the process of writing an article on this on my new website. It will still take some time. But check back for the video description sometime. I'll link it there.
incredible😳😳
Hi buddy. I'm your new subscriber. This video is excellent i like it . Keep it up.
Hello, thank you for subscribing. I'm sitting at the computer right now and designing my next project ;-)
@@FraensEngineering nice. are you in India ?
No, I'm from Austria
Dude, this is REALLY cool. How long did took you to design this? I am currently working on similar project to this, I am greatly inspired by your amazing work.
Hello, this project has been quite busy. But I do not know how many hours. Is there your machine then to see somewhere? I would be very interested.
Incrível! Parabéns!
Thank you very much!
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This is so so cool, Fraens! Great job! I'm currently working on a similar project at school, and would love if you could review our design. If you're willing to setup a meeting, what's the best way to reach out to you? Thank you, and great work again.
Hi, feel free to send me some pictures of your machine. I am always interested in the designs of others. Unfortunately my time is very limited besides a full time job, CZcams and many other projects ;-)
But I like to have a look at it.
My email: FraensEngineering@gmx.at
With kind regards
i’m going to try make a manual wooden version, wish me luck
Can I just print the frame instead of using acrylic? Would you happen to have files for it?
Nice do you sel the looms if so price I'm in south Africa westen cape
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Congratulations! Where do you learn to do this?
Many Thanks. I've been building all sorts of things for many years. I have been working as a designer for packaging machines for more than 10 years. So it's a mixture of interest, experience and enjoyment of the work.
Very goog
Good job I fined model for DIY fishing net machine if you have any information about this
Hello, unfortunately I have no information on this.
When are you going into production? I want one, even if it's in kit form. (Lots of us who don't have access to a 3D printer or knowledge how to use it).
In order for me to be able to offer a kit, a lot of work and research would have to be invested. Since my time is currently very limited, it will take some time. But I am considering offering some of my projects as kits. My priority at the moment is to increase my reach on CZcams. This is any free time I can muster alongside a follow-up job. But I will try my best to make it happen. 😀
Good job. Do you have a model for the elastic tape weaving machine
I just designed this machine. I don't own any other model.
@@FraensEngineering Thank you for your reply, and I wish you success. Good job. I hope you will design other models.
Can you help me to make this
nice but acrylic glass file?
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what is the max size of thread that it can run?
Waaoo 😮🤗🤗
It seems that it is the shuttle that is causing the most trouble. Have you considered using a rapier weft insertion mechanism instead? I think that a band for a flexible rapier (takes much less space than rigid one) could be made out of laser cut polypropylen sheeting, and the drive wheel could be 3d printed. With a single sided flexible rapier mechanism the surplus band can just stay at the low side of the slay when retracted.
I don't quite understand how you mean that. But there are systems with a gripper that pushes the thread through. He is then held on the other side. I think this would be a lot more reliable. If the thread is wound properly in the shuttle, it works relatively well.
@@FraensEngineering yeah, rapier is the name off such systems that uses a gripper to carry thread across. Most basic is "single rigid rapier", which is just a rod that pushes the thread across and goes back again. But one gets this long spear of a stick coming out of the machine which is not so good for space or safety. The flexible rapier uses a flexible band instead of the rolid rod. Kinda like a stiff belt, that is pushed by a drive wheel. I tried to share a link but the comment got removed :/
I try again to share a link: www.construma.be/flexible-rapier-weaving-machine/
Very cool. Thanks for the show.
@@FraensEngineering good luck with the next machines! You are doing very cool stuff :)
Here is another automated loom one could take inspiration from. Very complex. But I think the rapier push/pull mechanism of the shuttle looks quite smart! It keeps the Sam shuttle as here, but works much more reliably than trying to throw the shuttle across! czcams.com/video/nBUR466rVQs/video.html
Very cool project. However, very slow.
@@FraensEngineering The video said it was in demo speed. I do not know how much faster production speed is though.
The speed in the video is the same as it is in real life. Only some slow motion was added. The speed depends on the engine speed.
Super cool. Kann man den Webstuhl kaufen?
Hier mein Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/at/shop/Fraens?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
Can you give me the size and measurements of each piece for this machine please don't let me down
Sir can I have the model file of the side board, u showed the dimensional PDF, but the dimension and location of the holes is missing.
Hi, I will have a look as soon as I get to the computer.
Нi, I have a problem. Unfortunately, I destroyed the right basic framework model. I have stored another file with the same name. I uploaded the left base frame to Thingiverse. The holes are symmetrical on the right frame. You can read the holes for the engine on the drawing. I hope I was of help
Can I have your contact information?
I really need help for making this machine.
super cool
although the product is super loose
still super cool tho
Which software is this animation made in?
Very Goog next video weaving shuttle change sensor video explande tankiyou
Many Thanks
Bro can you make package sealing machine 3d printed model.
Do you have a link for that. I don't know exactly what you mean.
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Hello, you can write me an email at "fraensengineering@gmx.at".
How did you make the shaft?
Which part do you mean? The shafts were made from aluminum rods. However, these are not a very precise fit and had to be turned off.
Do you know of anyone that can turn the aluminum poles, I don’t have a lave or know how to use one.
Preferably in a locksmith's shop in your town.
@@FraensEngineeringthanks, also another question what are the units in the shaft plans in millimeters, and for the tinier parts of brass and the tiny hinges where should I look at getting those thanks so much!
Hello, the units are in millimeters. Which hinges do you mean?
I’m talking about the hinges use at 2:28 and onwards for moving parts
These are brass round material.
1:18 what is the name of this cutting machine? 🤔🤔
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Not enough tension on your weft thread
I need the dimensions to make one
www.etsy.com/at/listing/1432285056/3d-printed-power-loom?click_key=a494f601233ee9193dce9f4ea06f41288849e0cc%3A1432285056&click_sum=3cd82fa1&ref=shop_home_active_3&pro=1
Can u share the 3 d model
I will upload the models when I find the time.
how can we get it , are you willing to sell?
Hello, I can send you the files for a voluntary donation. But I would have to prepare the files first. This will take a few days. Write me an email: FraensEngineering@gmx.at
Which motor is used
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How to buy this loom
www.etsy.com/at/listing/1432285056/3d-printed-power-loom?click_key=e4fbeab31d633c37d56b9c293f2d3cee602b8763%3A1432285056&click_sum=99b08021&ref=shop_home_active_10
How much does it cost?
In fact, I have already thought to offer the machine on E-Bay. But I am not sure yet. Should I do this I will write to you.
Why only two shafts? Most hand looms are four minimum
This would not exactly simplify the design.
Nice!
Is 2 Jahre her, wo bleibt der Jacquardwebstuhl 🤣
Tatsächlich habe ich mir die Funktion in den letzten Tagen genauer angesehen und etwas darüber nachgedacht. Es ist schon nicht ganz ohne aber sicherlich machbar. schön wäre es wenn man die Schnüre elektrisch steuern könnte. Aber die richtige Idee dies günstig zu bauen ist mir noch nicht gekommen.
Vielleicht eine vereinfachte Form?
@@FraensEngineering Also die heutigen Steuerköpfe sind modulartig aufgebaut.
Zwei "Rahmen" die 180° Phasenverschoben sind ähnlich wie bei deinem Zweischafter.
Dann haste darauf Platinen sitzen die einzelne Elektromagnete steuern die dann die einzelnen Harnisch Seelen auf den Rahmen ein und aushängen.
Das ein und aushängen der Seelen hat früher die Lochkarte übernommen.
Aber davon abgesehen.
Bevor gleich zum Jacquard gehst, probiere es erst mal mit einen 5 Schafter. 2 Grundgewebe, 3 "Zierfäden".
Damit ist mit Nockenwelle zumindest schon mal nen Fischgrätenmuster drin, mit Steuerkette auch interessanteres.
Und auf deinem Kettbaum brauchst dann zwei Farben, einmal ein Grundgewebe und dann die "Zierfäden".
Ich sehe du kennst dich sehr gut aus mit diesen Maschinen. Ich verstehe nicht mal die Hälfte von dem was du schreibst ;-)
Kennst du gute Webseiten wo ich mich einlesen kann? Vielleicht kennst du alte Pläne?
Ich denke eher an einen halbautomatischen Jacquard. Vielleicht das man eine Nadel manuell durchführt. Dann betätigt man eine Mechanik und führ erneut die Nadel durch. Das schießen des kleinen Leichten Schiff würde ich als Fehlerquelle gerne ausschließen.
YOUR going to make some traditional ethnic weaver girl very happy. THIS is so F-ing sweet! ( for Finnish)
How much price this loom
Hier kannst du die CAD Files Downloaden: www.etsy.com/at/listing/1432285056/3d-printed-power-loom?click_key=23b03b660e4bcba0d6a42c943e3d1ce3ab9ab203%3A1432285056&click_sum=9d9ba9f9&ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1
Hello. How to buy one?
Die 3D Files: www.etsy.com/at/listing/1432285056/3d-printed-power-loom?click_key=294f1e14f8052664f495b6a541c9ad9dd64095bc%3A1432285056&click_sum=6a471007&ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1
Want to buy a physical loom of this. I don't have 3D printer. Possible to ship in Bangladesh?
Hi, Unfortunately I can not offer physical products.
Hi Fraens! Do you have an email contact? I am a final year industrial engineering student from Chile and I'd like to ask you some questions related to feasibility and costs production of a similar machine, and in the best scenario maybe you could build it. Greetings! Saludos!
Hello, you can also ask your questions here. Maybe someone has the same problem.
@@FraensEngineering Well I would like to ask you an estimation cost of how much would you charge to build a real size high precision Mat Blind Machine. In Chile artisans adapts industrial loom machines and in my final thesis I am writing a business plan to automatize the whole process. The better the estimations costs in my final plan higher probabilities of funding I could get from startups funds. Thank you very much in advanced and btw great videos I am an Arduino and Blender enthusiast but I cannot reach those levels of sophistication
Hello, unfortunately I don't have the possibility to build a big machine. My week is very small. I am currently working on my braiding machine. I'm very constrained in terms of time. I work in a full time job. I only build my machines as a hobby.
Can u help me ??? Please
Please reply me
You can ask me specific questions and I will do my best to answer them. But you have to give me some time to answer.
@@FraensEngineering sir I want to make this model so you can tell me about of this loom's parts
And what I do ??
You have to ask me specific questions about it. Otherwise I would have to write a little book about it :-)
Can you sell machine
fraens.etsy.com/at/listing/1432285056/3d-printed-power-loom
Amharic Translationdes
У тебя и 3D принтер напечатанный на 3D принтере)))
What do you mean?
@@FraensEngineering был кадр, где 3d принтер и его детали тоже сделаны на 3d принтере. Полный diy. 👍😁
My parts are made from a home built and printed 3D printer. :-)
Very impressive ... shame the cloth looks like shit.
Unfortunately, the machine wasn't set up correctly when you looked at it from above. Here the trigger was a little too fast.
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ઓહ ડિયર, તે કેવા વિચિત્ર પાત્રો છે ;-)
Nice project work and gread mindset that u have created new technique of motions for the co-insiding of all parts working with great construction and the concept too. making big parts into a smaller is good work and share ur next project details to know further projects that i can learn and it is helpful for introduction as well collection of information for me 👏👍
I'm glad you like it. It is my great passion to design and build machines.