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Set up for basic flexographic printing

Set up for basic flexographic printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3130
State Code
OBP87
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
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. They prepare material, 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. Prepare for job
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Set up required printing machinery according to manufacturer specifications and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of all job components
  • 1.4 Check proofed job for conformance with job specifications
  • 1.5 Set up and adjust delivery
  • 1.6 Add substrate to and remove substrate from process
2. Select and prepare inks and solvents
  • 2.1 Select inks and solvents according to end-user requirements and confirm they meet quality requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare inks and solvents according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Mix and prepare colour and volume of ink to match requirements of the printing process
  • 2.4 Record ink formula and approved colour drawdowns
  • 2.5 Label, handle and store inks and solvents according to manufacturer specifications and hazardous liquids storage regulations
3. Set up machine for basic flexographic printing
  • 3.1 Install and mount required flexographic plate cylinders, sleeves and mounting sheets and make register adjustments as required
  • 3.2 Prepare plate cylinders
  • 3.3 Set up inking system and set roller nips and blades
  • 3.4 Check ink circulation meets machine requirements
  • 3.5 Adjust viscosities according to job specifications
  • 3.6 Select and adjust air volume and drier temperatures and curing systems, as required
4. Set up in-line units for basic process(es)
  • 4.1 Set up and adjust minor in-line units for basic process(es) according to machine requirements
  • 4.2 Provide assistance in set-up of major in-line units
5. Conduct print run
  • 5.1 Set print impressions to minimum kiss impression
  • 5.2 Set web tensions for unwind, between stations and rewind
  • 5.3 Check print for register
  • 5.4 Check drying and confirm sufficient key ink to the substrate
  • 5.5 Adjust viscosities according to colour requirement at proof speed and check against colour matching system
  • 5.6 Inspect and test proof as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.7 Seek client approval and authority prior to the production run as required
6. Readjust settings to production speed
  • 6.1 Interpret production speed print results and make adjustments to press, ink and substrate settings as required
  • 6.2 Splice web at production speed and obtain samples for quality inspections according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.3 Document press setting and store samples
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUN19 ICPPRN313 Set up for basic flexographic printing Unit of competency