Derek P. Whitelock, USDA-ARS Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory, Mesilla Park, NM, Michael D. Buser, Oklahoma State University - Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Stillwater, OK, J. Clif Boykin, USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning Research Unit, Stoneville, MS and Greg A. Holt, USDA-ARS Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit, Lubbock, TX