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Set up for basic flexographic printing

Set up for basic flexographic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN313
State Code
AUN19
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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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 set up machines for routine flexographic printing.It applies to individuals who work as print machinists and prepare material, and monitor and run equipment and machinery, and apply solutions to printing difficulties as they arise.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 Availability of all job-related components are checked
  • 1.4 Proofed job is checked for conformance with job specifications
2. Set up delivery systems
  • 2.1 Delivery systems are correctly set up and adjusted according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Substrate is added to and removed from process according to job specifications
3. Select and prepare inks and solvents
  • 3.1 Inks and solvents are selected according to routine job specifications and end-user requirements
  • 3.2 Quality and suitability of inks and solvents are checked and appropriate action taken
  • 3.3 Inks and solvents are prepared according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
  • 3.4 Correct colour and weight/volume of ink are mixed and viscosities checked and modified according to press requirements and routine job specifications
  • 3.5 Ink formula and approved colour drawdowns are appropriately recorded
  • 3.6 Inks and solvents are appropriately labelled, handled and stored according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions and relevant hazardous liquids storage regulations
4. Set up machine for basic flexographic printing
  • 4.1 Flexographic plate cylinders are installed and register adjustments centred
OR
  • 4.2 Sleeves are installed in press and register adjustments made
OR
  • 4.3 Plate mounting sheets are mounted on cylinders in press and register adjustments made
  • 4.4 Plate cylinders are gauged up or pre-set to impression
  • 4.5 Inking system is set up and roller nips/blades are set correctly
  • 4.6 Ink circulation is maintained at correct level and flow for machine requirements
  • 4.7 Viscosities are adjusted according to job specifications
  • 4.8 Air volume and drier temperatures or curing systems are selected to suit inks, substrate, solvents and according to job specifications
  • 4.9 Air volume is adjusted between colours to maximise drying and minimise air overspill
5. Set up in-line units for basic process(es)
  • 5.1 Minor in-line printing/converting/binding units are set up for basic process(es) and adjusted to suit machine requirements and job specifications
  • 5.2 Assistance is given in set-up of major in-line printing/converting/binding units.
6. Conduct print run
  • 6.1 Material to be used for print is organised correctly
  • 6.2 Press is set up and operated according to WHS guidelines
  • 6.3 Print impressions are set to minimum kiss impression
  • 6.4 Web tensions are correctly set at unwind, between stations and rewind
  • 6.5 Print is checked for register
  • 6.6 Drying is checked as sufficient to key ink to the substrate
  • 6.7 Viscosities are adjusted to obtain correct colour at proof speed and checked against colour matching system
  • 6.8 Substrate is checked against job specifications
7. Organise print inspection and/or testing
  • 7.1 Print is visually inspected and/or tested, or laboratory testing is organised according to enterprise procedures
  • 7.2 Production does not commence without client OK where appropriate
8. Readjust settings to production speed
  • 8.1 Production speed print results are interpreted and appropriate adjustments are made to press, ink and substrate settings
  • 8.2 Adjustments are made according to product specifications and press performance
  • 8.3 Web is spliced at production speed and further samples are obtained for quality inspections at appropriate intervals where applicable
  • 8.4 Press setting is documented and samples are retained
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3171 ICPPR313C Set up for basic flexographic printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP87 ICPPRN3130 Set up for basic flexographic printing Unit of competency