Abstract
This paper presents a comparison study between the use of 1mm resolution capacitive and optical sensors for the determination of yarn mass parameters. A parallel plate capacitive sensor to determine yarn mass variations and a yarn diameter and hairiness determination solution using optical sensors and integrating optical signal processing based on Fourier analysis are described. As there is a high correlation between yarn diameter and yarn mass, it is possible to determine yarn mass and infer variations in yarn diameter and vice-versa. Moreover, by optically detecting the degree of yarn hairiness, one can quantify its influence on the capacitive sensor mass variation measurements. Here we present the results of a signal processing analysis and statistical description of measurements carried out on a 100% cotton 295 g/km linear mass yarn. We conclude that an accurate yarn characterization can be carried out using optical sensors alone, reducing systems cost, complexity and increasing efficiency.
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