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Set up for complex pad printing

Set up for complex pad printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4410
State Code
OBQ12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
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. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 1.4 Select and secure tampons into machine
2. Set up fixtures onto machine bed or conveyor
  • 2.1 Select and secure fixtures to xy table
  • 2.2 Adjust height of machine bed according to object size
  • 2.3 Adjust xy table of machine bed according to image position
3. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 3.1 Select inks and additives according to non-routine specifications and end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare inks and additives according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process
  • 3.4 Record formulation of ink, colour match and approved colour
  • 3.5 Label, handle and store inks and additives according to manufacturer specifications and hazardous liquids storage regulations
4. Set up machine for complex pad printing
  • 4.1 Set up and adjust plate holders for register
  • 4.2 Select plates and plate holders and secure into plate holders
  • 4.3 Set up and adjust tampons
  • 4.4 Set up and adjust spatula, doctor blade and ink cup as required according to machine requirements
  • 4.5 Set up in-line loading, pre-treatment, drying and ejection to suit non-routine object requirements
5. Conduct proof run
  • 5.1 Operate machine according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures to produce specified proof
  • 5.2 Inspect and test sample as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
  • 5.4 Interpret results and make adjustments according to product and machine specifications as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP12 ICPPRN441 Set up for complex pad printing Unit of competency