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FFTA/DiTrolio Flexographic Institute

Basic Flexo Course: LEVEL 1 Seminar

This three-day seminar is ideal for beginning press operators and individuals who are interested in learning the basic principles and practices of flexography. This seminar provides participants with an education in the fundamental theories behind the flexographic printing process and exposes them to the hands-on operation of the press. Active demonstrations and hands-on press operations will guide the discussion of topics, including applications & advantages of flexographic printing; correlations between inks, solvents & common substrates; basic color separation principles of two-four spot color; close registration jobs; and plate making, mounting & press operations. This seminar will impress the importance of press safety and environmental concerns. At the completion of this course, attendees will be prepared to become responsible and effective press operators. FTA Level I Certification test given at completion of seminar.

Day One 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Introductions
Press Safety and Environmental Concerns
-- Proper Dress
-- Pinch Points
-- Emergency Equipment
-- Flammable Materials
-- Hand Tool Safety
Narrow Web Flexographic Process
-- Overview
-- Printing Plates
-- Tooling
-- The Print Station
-- Flexo Ink
-- Substrates
Basic Press Operations
-- Section Functions
-- Section Components
-- Controls
-- Web Paths

Day Two 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Set-up Procedures
-- Developing a Set-up Plan
-- Inspecting Tooling
-- Using a Set-up Stock
-- Dry Registering the Press
-- Preparing Print Stations
-- Confirming the Checklist Approval Form
Press Run Procedures
-- Check Ink Viscosity
-- Monitor pH of Water-based Inks
-- Perform Inspections and Quality Checks
Inks and Solvents
-- Ink Types
-- Ink Components
-- Ink Technology
-- Viscosity

Day Three 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Platemaking
-- Steps in Photopolymer Printing Plate
-- Plate Dimensions
Presswork and Pressmanship
-- Stickyback Applications
-- Anilox Rolls
-- Steps in Setting Ink and Impression
-- Problem Solving
FTA Level I Certification Test

Dates - 2008
March 12-14, 2008
October 22-24, 2008
 

$595.00 per person for an FTA Member location
$1190.00 per person for a Non-Member location
Enrollment is limited to 12 people.