GREEN UNIVERSITY OF BANGLADESH

Depert of Textile Engineering

LAB REPORT

Course Code:-TE-315
Course Title:-Textile Coloration ll Lab

Experiment No:-06
Experiment Name:- Determination of areal density of
given fabric by using GSM cutter.
Submitted to:- Submitted by:-
Dilshat Rubia Dola Md Sagor Hasan
Lecturer ID:191014037
Textile Engineering. Textile Engineering.

Experiment No:-06
Experiment Name:- Determination of areal density of
given fabric by using GSM cutter.
Introduction: 
The GSM of fabric is one kind of specification of fabric which is
very important for textile engineer for understanding and
production of fabric. GSM means Gram Per Square Meter, that is
the weight of fabric in gram per one square meter. By this we can
compare the fabrics in unit area which is heavier and which is
lighter.

Objectives:
1. To determine the GSM of the given sample of fabric.
2. To compare the GSM of them.
Apparatus:
1. Template
2. Quadrant Balance
3. Scissor
4. GSM Cutter
5. Electric Balance.

M/C Figure:-
 Fig;-GSM Machine.

Machine Description: 
GSM cutter machine are highly precise fabric cutting equipments
and highly demanded as well as appreciated in fabric industries.
One time investment life long hustle free running comes with
complete metal parts, no workable knife or rubber pads involved.
GSM round cutter offered by us come filleted with precision
finished and superior grade aluminium and brass blades as well
as other associated metal parts that ensure uniform cutting of
woven, non woven as well as knitted fabrics. The specialised
cutters finding usage in the process of determining the GSM of
the product and besides fabric cutting carpet, paper products and
board products. Further as these cutters are freely rotatable,
locking device which is engaged while the cutter is not in use.
Working Principle:
1. For measuring with quadrant balance at first we should
cut the fabric sample according to the template area. By this way
cut 5 samples.
2. Now weight these samples in pounds by quadrant balance
according to100 yards scale.
3. By this way we get the weight in pound per 100 square yard
fabric.
4. For measuring GSM, we should cut the fabric sample by
GSM cutter. By this way we cut 5 sample.
5. Now weight these samples by electric balance in grams.
6. By this way we get the weight in gram per one square meter
fabric.
7. Now find out the average of these found weights.

Calculation:
 For sample 01, GSM  = Sample weight in gm x 100
                                   = 2.55 x 100
                                   = 255
 For sample 02, GSM  = Sample weight in gm x 100
                                   = 2.25 x 100
                                   = 225
 For sample 03, GSM  = Sample weight in gm x 100
                                   = 2.36 x 100
                                   = 236
 For sample 04, GSM  = Sample weight in gm x 100
                                   = 2.45 x 100
                                   = 245
 For sample 05, GSM  = Sample weight in gm x 100
                                   = 2.50 x 100
                                   = 250

So, Average GSM      = (255+225+236+245+250)/5  

                                   = 242.2
Calculation:
Observatio Sample Weight GSM Average
n No.: in gm GSM
01 2.55 255

02 2.25 225

03 2.36 236

04 2.45 245   242.2

05 2.50 250

Result:
 The weight of the fabric is 242.2 GSM.

Conclusion: 
The instrument is very popular in the textile industries to measure
GSM of fabric. It can use easily to determine accurate GSM for
non woven and woven fabric.