Italian to English Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering manufacturing

I managed to find this Italian definition, but what would it be in English for the textile industry? Sounds to me like a "set-up" or "preparation". Or is there a specific term?


sf. [da imbancare]. Operazione consistente nel disporre le bobine o le rocche sulla cantra o rastrelliera per preparare il filato all'operazione di orditura.