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Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

Prepare machine and drying/curing unit

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSCP351
State Code
AUN60
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 prepare a manual, semi-automatic or automatic machine for printing and set up drying and/or curing units.It applies to individuals working in the printing and graphic arts industry who may have to set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen printing machines. They may have to provide leadership and guidance to others and have 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 Inspect screen
  • 1.1 Screen frames are identified to determine colour sequence
  • 1.2 Each screen frame is examined for defects and appropriate action taken
  • 1.3 Each screen is taped as necessary
  • 1.4 Screens are inspected against film positives, variations in centring, registration and alignment are noted, and appropriate action is taken
  • 1.5 Screen frame, mesh and stencil are appropriately handled according to manufacturer or supplier specifications to prevent damage and hazards to personnel
2 Maintain and adjust machine
  • 2.1 Machine is inspected and routine user maintenance is carried out according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Required periodic adjustments and user maintenance items are made at correct times according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and enterprise procedures
3 Install screen frames and dry run machine
  • 3.1 Laysheet is positioned in grippers and side-lay according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 3.2 Image position is established on laysheet
  • 3.3 Screen frame is positioned in screen frame holder
  • 3.4 Registration, alignment and centring are confirmed and screen clamps tightened to ensure no movement of the frame according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 3.5 Machine is run through printing cycle at same time, ensuring that substrate registers in lays and appropriate action is taken
4 Prepare and position flood bar and squeegees
  • 4.1 Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and correct squeegee are assembled according to manufacturer or supplier specifications, ensuring that flood bar is free of nicks and burrs
  • 4.2 Squeegee blade is sharpened according to manufacturer or supplier specifications and considering ink system to be used
  • 4.3 Flood bar (for semi-automatic and automatic machines) and squeegee are positioned according to job specifications with squeegee at correct pre-determined angle
  • 4.4 On and off contact (and peel-off if available) is adjusted to suit ink system and printing speed according to manufacturer or supplier specifications
  • 4.5 Squeegee is correctly adjusted and brought into contact with substrate
5 Set up drying or curing unit
  • 5.1 Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted accordingly
  • 5.2 Stock is properly stacked at end of dryer
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3231 ICPSP351C Prepare machine and drying/curing unit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ58 ICPSCP3510 Prepare machine and drying/curing unit Unit of competency