1. Hands-on Methods

• Attendees will learn a systematic method to set up a flexo RDC by the numbers…NOT by “feel.” Each attendee will do numerous set ups and adjust settings for top quality printing and diecutting
  • Color to color registration, Print to Die cut registration, proper impression settings
• Attendees will learn fastest approach to quick changeovers and still achieve swift customer approval of product.
• Attendees will learn how to properly maintain printing plates, anilox rolls and cutting dies
  • Cleaning of anilox rolls, plate handling, basic cutting die inspections and repairs
• Attendees will learn how to maintain rotary diecutting accuracy on single outs and multi-out jobs on various substrates.
  

2. Theory behind the practice

• Line screen and multicolor work with rotary diecut finishing
  • Print clean screens and flaw free solids and line work with accurate diecutting
• Working knowledge of knives, nicks, creases, perf, rubber, and die mounting
• Color matching on spectrum of commonly used substrates from kraft to white.
• Diecutting on various fluted board
  

3. Troubleshooting Techniques

• Operators will be able to immediately identify when there is a print problem outside their control and problems they can identify and fix on press.
• Operators will learn to quickly identify common diecutting problems and best practices for solving these problems.
  • Cracked scores, poor stripping, loose kerfs, stacking/shingling,
    

This course is also of tremendous of value to supervisors and managers who have not been experienced in the hands-on printing environment (those new to the industry or those coming from a different printing background). Also, those who have not been on press for several years and want a refresher course will find this class to be a great opportunity to relearn what has been forgotten over time.

*A detailed outline of day to day activities will be posted soon.