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Set up for basic pad printing

Set up for basic pad printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN341
State Code
AUO72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up basic pad printing for routine print jobs and includes setting up and adjusting manual pre- and post-treatment processes and conducting a proof. It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision, and have responsibility to prepare materials and monitor and run equipment and machinery to ensure the production process is maintained No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm job specifications
  • 1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2 Set up is carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Install tampons (printing pads) into machine
  • 2.1 Appropriate tampons are selected according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Tampons are secured into machine
3. Set up fixtures onto machine bed
  • 3.1 Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to xy table
  • 3.2 Height of machine bed is adjusted to suit size of object to be printed
  • 3.3 Xy table of machine bed is adjusted to suit position of image on object
4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 4.1 Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 4.2 Quality and suitability of inks and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken
  • 4.3 Inks and additives are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 4.4 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and prepared to match requirements of the printing process and routine job specifications
  • 4.5 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
  • 4.6 Inks and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and prolong shelf life
5. Set up machine for basic pad printing
  • 5.1 Plate holder is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.2 Appropriate plate and plate holder are selected and plate is secured into plate holder
  • 5.3 Tampons are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.4 Spatula and doctor blade are set up and adjusted according to requirements of the pad printing process and routine job specifications
OR
  • 5.5 Ink cup is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
6. Set up manual pre- and post-treatment processes
  • 6.1 Manual loading is set up according to routine object requirements and job specifications
  • 6.2 Manual pre-treatment is set up to suit routine object and according to job specifications
  • 6.3 Drying racks are set up to suit object and according to job specifications
7. Conduct proof run
  • 7.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 7.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 7.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.4 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
  • 7.5 Results are interpreted and adjustments are carried out according to product and machine specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3177 ICPPR341C Set up for basic pad printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP93 ICPPRN3410 Set up for basic pad printing Unit of competency