Analyzing needle track of SM8-TOP2 seamless-wear circular knitting machine

M8-TOP2 seamless-wear circular knitting machine creates conditions for designing many varieties of patterns.However,it can be optimized when designing.Therefore,we studied the settings of SM8-TOP2 electronic seamless-wear circular knitting machine,analyzed the loop forming principle of common stitches,and used MatLab to investigate the needle track,velocity and acceleration when operating loop forming,tuck loop and plating.Results showed that SM8-TOP2 seamless-wear circular knitting machine can achieve diversified pattern designs by controlling the setting up of triangle,needle selection,way of threading and so on.In the knitting process,the knitting needles move smoothly,the maximum acceleration appears in the press stage and it is propitious to the forming of new loops.