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Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN211
State Code
AUP02
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 prepare and mount flexographic plates and plate cylinders for routine printing including proofing plates and checking cylinders for registration.It applies to individuals who work under direct supervision and perform a range of routine printing tasks in a defined context. The practical skills and operational knowledge required to perform these tasks is at a fundamental level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm routine 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 Prior inspections are completed and signed off
2. Prepare flexographic plates
  • 2.1 Plate height and relief are measured
  • 2.2 Plates are trimmed and prepared according to mounting system requirements
  • 2.3 Mounting adhesive is selected to achieve correct pitch circle diameter (PCD) of specified plate cylinders and gears
3. Prepare plate cylinders
  • 3.1 Plate cylinders/seamless sleeves are selected, cleaned and prepared
  • 3.2 Sleeves and correct gears on mandrels are selected, cleaned, prepared and mounted to meet routine job specifications
  • 3.3 Total indicated run-out (TIR) is checked as within specified tolerances on plate cylinders
  • 3.4 Selected mounting adhesive is applied to plate cylinders
4. Mount and proof flexographic plates on mounting/proofing machine
  • 4.1 Plates are prepared and mounted on cylinders using pin mount or microdot systems or sleeves according to chart number/print direction
  • 4.2 Plate mounting sheet is prepared to meet routine job specifications
  • 4.3 Plates are mounted to position on plate mounting sheet or camera targets
  • 4.4 Plate mounting sheet is installed and tensioned onto plate cylinder to specified chart number/print direction
  • 4.5 Plates are proofed and each plate cylinder is checked for register
  • 4.6 Flexographic plates are trimmed and taped down according to printing press requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3155 ICPPR211C Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP75 ICPPRN2110 Mount and proof flexographic plates for basic printing Unit of competency