Introduction to Shima Seiki and SES

Computer Knitting in V-bed machine
Introduction to Shima Seiki and SES-ONE System
Knitting programming and machine control data in Shima Seiki are based on
COLOR NUMBER. All the programming is done on a graphic workstation
using a series of COLOUR NUMBER and OPTION LINE (machine control
data).
Unlike the SINTRAL language uses in STOLL system, Shima Seiki does
not require any command or programming. Knitting structure likes the plain,
1X1 rib, cable stitch, purl stitch are all represented by different colour
number. Using the combination of different colour number (different
knitting structure), together with Option line, many different structures can
be programmed on Shima System.
The CAD/CAM development process in Shima Seiki can be grouped into
FIVE processes (Knit-CAD process) and they are :
1)
2)
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5)
Control DATA
Pattern Data
Pattern Development Data
Yarn Carrier Data
Economizer Data
The Control DATA is to select what kind of knitting machine you would use
and in what gauge. In addition, you have to specific if you are making a
shaped garment or not.
The Pattern Data is produced from your CAD drawing based on different
colour number. It can be a jacquard design, cable design, intarsia design,
mesh pattern or a combination of all of them.
The Pattern Development Data is modified the basic design to form a new
pattern (says mirror image, diagonal design, biased design). It also controls
the repeat width and repeat height of the pattern
The yarn carrier data control the yarn change (colour change), yarn position
(for intarsia and shaped pattern) during the knitting process.
The economizer data works with pattern development data to control the
pattern height and width of the fabric.
Example On Shima Colour Number for Knitted Structure
All these knitting structures in Shima Seiki are controlled by COLOUR
NUMBER
Can you suggest what colour number should be used in above knitting
structure ?
Example on SHIMA Colour Code
Notes : Shima Colour Code
Colour Number is used to produce different knitting structure
• For example Colour Number 1 is for plain knit face stitch (with
transfer)
• Colour Number 2 is for plain knit back stitch (with transfer)
• Colour Number 3 is for 1X1 rib
• Colour Number 11 is making tuck stitch on front and
• Colour Number 12 is making tuck stitch at the back.
Notes : SHIMA OPTION LINE
Option line, is to control the repeat of the pattern, how many knitting
system, yarn carrier position and stitch length control.
For example
• Option Line R1 is to control inner economizer
(the pattern height of your design)
• Option Line R2 is to control the outer econimizer
• Option Line R3 is to control the yarn carrier change
• Option Line R6 is to control the stitch value of the fabric