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Analysis of Blend Irregularity in Yarns Using Image Processing

Part III: Evaluation of Blend Irregularity by Line Sense and Its Application to Actual Blended Yarns

Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, Yanagodo 1-1, Gifu, Japan

Fujio Konda

Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, Yanagodo 1-1, Gifu, Japan

Shi-Nya Kurosaki

Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, Yanagodo 1-1, Gifu, Japan

Yosiro Nishimura

Owari Textile Research Institute, Aich Prefectural Government, Yamato, Ichinomiya, Aich, Japan

In Parts I and II of this series, we discussed the precision and efficacy of an image processing system for evaluating blend irregularity in blended yarns using three kinds of model yams, and reported on the application of that system to actual blended yams. That system involved converting original images into trivalued images (black fibers, white fibers, and gray background), which enabled quantitative evaluation of the blend irregularity on the surface of a short length of yarn (about 4 mm). However, that system required threshold values for converting original images into trivalued images, and also needed a considerable amount of processing time and experience. This study deals with a new system to evaluate blend irregularities by measuring line sense (a series of intensity values) around the center line along a yarn axis without converting the original image and by analyzing the distribution of the intensity values. This method saves processing time and provides a real-time evaluation of the blend state ( fiber arrangement). We have studied the feasibility of evaluating blend irregu larities by means of measuring line sense with this system using two kinds of model yams, where the numbers of component fibers, blend ratios, and blend states are known. We also discuss application of the system to actual blended yams.

Textile Research Journal, Vol. 65, No. 7, 392-399 (1995)
DOI: 10.1177/004051759506500704


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