5. MANUFACTURING - Cutting |
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5.1. Are the markers made? If computerised, which system? |
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Manual |
Computerised |
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5.2. What method of laying up does the factory have? |
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Manual |
Semi Auto |
Full Auto |
Air Flotation |
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5.3. How is the marker held to the lay? |
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Pins |
Tape |
Clamp |
Adhesive Paper (.e.g iron on) |
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5.4 Is the fabric pre-shrunk/relaxed prior to cutting? (specify procedure) |
Yes |
No |
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5.5 What type of cutting equipment does the factory have? How are spare blades stored? |
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Die Cutting |
No. |
Straight Knife |
No. |
Hand Shears |
No. |
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Band Knife |
No. |
Computerised |
No. |
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5.6 Does the factory provide chain mail gloves or protective equipment? |
Yes |
No |
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5.7. How does the factory control shade batches? How are lot pieces ticketed / controlled? |
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5.8 Does the factory manufacture product with checks / stripes? If yes, how do they control cutting? |
Yes |
No |
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5.9. Describe Quality Control procedures used in cutting? |
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5.10. How do they control re-cuts? |
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5.11 What type of fusing equipment does the factory have? |
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Continuous Press |
Number |
Hand Press |
Number |
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Flat Press |
Number |
Domestic Iron |
Number |
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5.12. Fusing machine testing? How is it done? How often? What records are kept? |
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5.13. What are the factory’s sources of fusings? |