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Set up for complex pad printing

Set up for complex pad printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN441
State Code
AUP12
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 complex pad printing machines for multi-coloured or non-routine print jobs. It includes the ability to set up manual pre- and post-treatment processes, 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.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
2. Install tampons (printing pads) into machine
  • 2.1 Appropriate tampons are selected according to non-routine job specifications/requirements
  • 2.2 Tampons are secured into machine
3. Set up fixtures onto machine bed or conveyor
  • 3.1 Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to X-Y table or conveyor jig plates
  • 3.2 Adjustments are made to height of machine bed to suit size of object to be printed
  • 3.3 Adjustments are made to X-Y table of machine bed to suit position of image on object
4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 4.1 Inks, and additives are selected according to non-routine 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 is mixed and prepared to match requirements of the non-routine job specification and the printing process
  • 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 to prolong shelf life
5. Set up machine for complex pad printing
  • 5.1 Plate holders are set up and adjusted for register according to job specifications
  • 5.2 Appropriate plates and plate holders are selected and plates are secured into plate holders
  • 5.3 Tampons are set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.4 Spatula and doctor blade or ink cups are set up and adjusted according to printing process and job specifications
6. Set up pre- and post-treatment in-line processes
  • 6.1 In-line loading is set up to suit non-routine object and according to job specifications
  • 6.2 In-line pre-treatment is set up to suit non-routine object and according to job specifications
  • 6.3 In-line drying is set up to suit non-routine object and according to job specifications
  • 6.4 In-line ejection is set up to suit non-routine 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 and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 7.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing 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 to determine adjustment requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3196 ICPPR441C Set up for complex pad printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ12 ICPPRN4410 Set up for complex pad printing Unit of competency