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Set up for specialised pad printing

Set up for specialised pad printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN541
State Code
AUP01
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 pad printing.It applies to individuals who set up pad printing machines for multi-coloured or specialised print jobs, which usually require problem-solving and experimentation with the substrate 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 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 Specialised set-up requirements are determined
  • 2.3 Specialised set-up is completed in minimum time with minimum wastage
  • 2.4 Appropriate tampons are selected according to job specifications
  • 2.5 Tampons are secured into machine
3. Conduct specialised set-up of fixtures onto machine bed or conveyor
  • 3.1 Appropriate fixtures are selected and secured to xy table or conveyor jig plates
  • 3.2 Height of machine bed is adjusted to suit size of object to be printed
  • 3.3 Xy table of machine bed is adjusted to suit position of image on object
4. Select and prepare inks and additives
  • 4.1 Inks and additives are evaluated according to job specifications
  • 4.2 Inks and additives are selected according to job specifications
  • 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 are mixed and prepared according to requirements of the printing process and job specifications
  • 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 specialised 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, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 5.4 Spatula and doctor blade are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to requirements of the pad printing process and job specifications
OR
  • 5.5 Ink cups are set up, evaluated and adjusted according to job specifications
6. Set up pre- and post-treatment processes
  • 6.1 In-line loading is set up according to specialised object requirements and job specifications
  • 6.2 In-line drying is set up according to specialised object requirements and job specifications
  • 6.3 In-line ejection is set up according to specialised object requirements and job specifications
7. Conduct specialised proof run
  • 7.1 Material to be used for proof is organised correctly
  • 7.2 Machine is operated according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures to produce a specified proof
  • 7.3 Proof is visually inspected and/or tested or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.4 Production does not commence without client approval or authority where appropriate
  • 7.5 Results are interpreted and evaluated with adjustments carried out according to product and machine specifications
8. Troubleshoot machinery and material problems
  • 8.1 Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
  • 8.2 Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
  • 8.3 Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
  • 8.4 Ongoing problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3211 ICPPR541C Set up for specialised pad printing Unit of competency