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Set up for complex flexographic printing

Set up for complex flexographic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN413
State Code
AUO21
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up machines for non-routine flexographic printing. It includes the ability to conduct a proof run and adjust settings to ensure production speeds are attained.It applies to individuals working as print machinists in the printing and graphic arts industry. They prepare material, set up, monitor and operate equipment and machinery, apply solutions to a defined range of problems associated with the print medium, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.Mounting and demounting plates is covered in ICPPRN411 Mount and demount flexographic plates for complex printing.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm non-routine 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
  • 1.4 Proofed job is checked for conformance with job specifications
2. Set up reel transportation and delivery system on web-fed machine
  • 2.1 Reels are checked for treatment levels, coatings and printing side, and age of product
  • 2.2 Unwind reels are secured on reel shaft
  • 2.3 Reels are correctly positioned on unwind stand
  • 2.4 Press is webbed for surface or reverse or perfecting printing according to non-routine job specifications
  • 2.5 Edge guide is centred and set to non-routine job specifications
  • 2.6 Unwind tension is set to suit substrate
  • 2.7 Rewind tension is set to suit substrate
  • 2.8 Positively Infinitely Variable (PIV) drive is set for appropriate tensioning of substrate
3. Select and prepare inks and solvents
  • 3.1 Inks and solvents are selected according to job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 3.2 Quality and suitability of inks and solvents are checked and appropriate action is taken
  • 3.3 Inks and solvents are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 3.4 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and viscosities checked and modified according to press requirements and non-routine job specifications
  • 3.5 Ink formula and approved colour draw-downs are appropriately recorded
  • 3.6 Inks and solvents are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions and relevant hazardous liquids storage regulations
4. Set up machine for complex flexographic printing
  • 4.1 Flexographic plate cylinders are installed, and register adjustments centred
OR
  • 4.2 Sleeves are installed in press and register adjustments made
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  • 4.3 Plate mounting sheets are mounted on cylinders in press and register adjustments made
  • 4.4 Plate cylinders are gauged up or pre-set to impression
  • 4.5 Anilox rollers are selected to suit individual colour and plate reproduction requirements for each unit
  • 4.6 Appropriate ink metering system is selected for each unit
  • 4.7 Inking system is set up and roller nips/blades are set correctly
  • 4.8 Ink circulation is maintained at correct level and flow for machine
  • 4.9 Viscosities are adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.10 Air volume and drier temperatures curing units are selected to suit inks, substrate, solvents and, according to job specifications
  • 4.11 Air volume is adjusted between colours to maximise drying and minimise air overspill
5. Set up in-line units for basic process/es
  • 5.1 Minor in-line printing/converting/binding units are set up for basic process/es and adjusted according to machine requirements and job specifications
  • 5.2 Assistance is given in set-up of major in-line printing/converting/binding units
6. Conduct proof run
  • 6.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 6.2 Press is set up and operated according to WHS guidelines
  • 6.3 Print impressions are set to minimum kiss impression
  • 6.4 Web tensions are correctly set at unwind, between stations and rewind
  • 6.5 Drying is checked as sufficient to key ink to the substrate
  • 6.6 Viscosities are adjusted to obtain correct colour at proof speed and checked against colour matching system
  • 6.7 Substrate is checked against job specifications
7. Organise proof inspection and/or testing
  • 7.1 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.2 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
8. Readjust settings to production speed
  • 8.1 Production speed print results are interpreted and appropriate adjustments are made to press, ink and substrate settings
  • 8.2 Adjustments are made according to product specifications and press performance
  • 8.3 Web is spliced at production speed and further samples are obtained for quality inspections at appropriate intervals
  • 8.4 Press settings are documented and samples are retained
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3190 ICPPR413C Set up for complex flexographic printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ08 ICPPRN4130 Set up for complex flexographic printing Unit of competency