The invention concerns an apparatus for the optimization of the regulation
adjustment of a machine in spinning preparation, in particular a regulated
draw frame, a carding machine, or a combing machine, to which one or more
fiber bands are continually fed. The apparatus has at least one sensor
which is positioned ahead of the feed end of a draw frame machine for the
purpose of capturing the values of band thicknesses of one or more of the
entering fiber bands. The apparatus also has at least one delivery end
sensor located at the delivery end of the draw frame machine for the
purpose of capturing the values of the band thickness of the produced
fiber band of a first draw frame operational mode. The apparatus also
includes a microprocessor for the comparing of the captured values of the
at least one delivery end sensor to those of at least a second draw frame
operational mode, whereby the second draw frame operational mode does not
represent the normal operational mode of the draw frame machine. The
apparatus also includes a control and/or regulation unit for the adaption
of the regulatory adjustments on the grounds of such machine
characteristics and/or fiber material properties as can influence the
measured values. Likewise, a corresponding procedure is proposed.
