Multi-Objective Optimization of Rotorcraft Compact Spinning Core-Spun Yarn Properties

One way to improve the properties of staple yarns is to employ core–compact yarn spinning system. This type of yarn is used in a wide range of applications and up to now many researchers have studied its production process and properties. However, there is a lack of researches regarding the optimization of the properties of rotorcraft compact spinning (RoCos) core-spun yarns based on the spinning parameters. Therefore, in this paper, the influence of some spinning parameters including the pre-tension of filament, yarn count and type of sheath fiber on the properties of RoCos core-spun yarns was investigated. To achieve the goals of this research, the physical and mechanical properties of RoCos core-spun yarns including the tenacity, hairiness and abrasion resistance were measured, and then modeled by artificial neural network (ANN). Finally, to optimize all measured properties at the same time the ANN models and non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGAII) method were applied as a hybrid model. The results showed that the presented method could be successfully used to determine the spinning parameters to produce RoCos yarns with desired properties. The optimized values of hairiness, tenacity and abrasion resistance for an ideal yarn were observed at yarn count of 41.5 tex, filament pre-tension of 125 g and for sheath fiber of viscous/polyester.