Advanced Flexography for Corrugated (Clemson University)

Course Overview:

Companies invest in equipment and processes to gain a market share of enhanced graphics business. While enhanced graphics brings a value added benefit to the customer, lack of formal training on printing these graphics and understanding the language can erode profit margins for the printer. 

 

What You Will Learn:

This course focuses on process color measurement and control for flexographic printing. Attendees will learn how to identify process capabilities, establish aim points and set tolerances for their printing environment. Participants will learn how to use the tools available so they control the process instead of it controlling them.

 

Who Should Attend:

Quality managers, plant managers, production supervisors & press operators.



Participants must have knowledge and experience in flexography, checking quality of print on press, pH and viscosity, and plate mounting.

 

Agenda

Day 1              

8:00 AM        

Introductions & Overview

Review of Print Variables’ Influence in Flexography

Substrates

            Anilox Rollers

Ink Metering Systems

Printing Plates & Packages
 

LUNCH
 

1:00 PM

Press Run

Training Job #1

Setup & Run Fingerprint

Impression and Registration Process

Image Analysis

Graphic Specifications & Tone Reproduction

Color Profile Creation

 

Day 2              

8:00 AM

Process Color Printing

Color Reproduction

Color Measurement / Management

Delta E

            Color Matched Proofing
 
Press Run

Training Job #2: Four Color Process Job

Adjust Inks to Press Ready State

Setup, Run & Measurement

Use Tools and Knowledge to Troubleshoot Color Match

Establish Corrective Measures
 

LUNCH 

1:00 PM

Press Run

Training Job #3: Four Color Process Job

Set Up job According to Corrective Actions

Confirm Press Run Hits all Aim Points from Characterization

Discuss Additional Print Tolerances that can be Identified

 

5:00 PM

Wrap up: Review, Questions & Evaluation & Samples Prep

 

For Further Information:

Clemson University
Printing & Converting Research Center
500 Lebanon Road
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 646-5749 (864) 646-8230

 

Hotel: Comfort Inn
1305 Tiger Blvd.
Clemson, SC 29631
(864) 653-3600
Room rate: $70

 

Member Registration	(payments received at least 3 weeks before the course)	$1,250
Member Registration	(payments received with in 3 weeks of the course)	$1,350
Nonmember Registration		$1,450

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