dummy shuttle loom
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A dummy shuttle loom is a type of shuttleless loom used in weaving. Instead of a traditional shuttle carrying the weft (crosswise threads), it uses a "dummy shuttle," which is a projectile that passes through the warp (lengthwise threads) to lay the weft. This design aims to improve efficiency and reduce some of the drawbacks associated with traditional shuttles, such as noise and vibration. Shuttleless looms, in general, draw the weft from a stationary supply, unlike older shuttle looms where the shuttle moved back and forth.12
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