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Set up for specialised gravure printing

Set up for specialised gravure printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN521
State Code
AUO18
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up for specialised gravure printing.It applies to individuals who work outside standard job routines and who have the skills to experiment and make on-the-job adjustments to substrates and press settings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm specialised job specifications
  • 1.1 Job requirements are read and interpreted from job documentation or production control system
  • 1.2 Set up is planned and carried out correctly in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 1.3 Availability of all job related components is checked
2. Plan and carry out specialised set up
  • 2.1 Specialised job specifications are identified and analysed
  • 2.2 Special set up requirements are determined
  • 2.3 Specialised set up is completed in minimum time with minimum wastage
3. Set up reels
  • 3.1 Unwind and rewind reels are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 3.2 Webbing procedures are carried out according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Web-control system is set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 3.4 Reels are spliced/joined according to job specifications
  • 3.5 Printed web viewing devices are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 3.6 Folder and sheeter are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 3.7 Set off / marking prevention devices are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 4.1 Inks, dyes or additives are evaluated with reference to specialised requirements
  • 4.2 Inks, dyes or additives are selected according to job specifications
  • 4.3 Inks, dyes 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 according to job specifications and the printing process
  • 4.5 Formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour are appropriately recorded
  • 4.6 Inks, dyes and additives are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage and hazards to personnel and to prolong shelf life
5. Set up machine for specialised gravure printing
  • 5.1 Gravure cylinders are selected, installed, set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.2 Impression roller is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.3 Inking system/doctor blade is set up and adjusted according to the gravure process and job specifications
  • 5.4 Drying system is set up and adjusted according to job specifications
6. Conduct specialised proof run
  • 6.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 6.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 6.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.4 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
  • 6.5 Results are interpreted and evaluated with adjustments carried out according to product and machine specifications
7. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 7.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • 7.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • 7.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement in production efficiency
  • 7.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3209 ICPPR521C Set up for specialised gravure printing Unit of competency