Theoretical Modeling of Web Characteristics on the Needle Punching Production Line

Needle punching is a process for converting fiber webs into coherent structures by using barb needles. The results are the mechanical interlocking of fibers into webs. Nonwovens by needle punching is most versatile among the various methods and is widely used in the industry. The original process for the production of mechanical bonds in nonwoven fabrics is that which employs the natural felting characteristics of the wool fiber. (omitted)