Run a Lean Machine – Learn Calibration Tools to Cut Costs and Waste

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The TAPPI Lean Manufacturing – Flexo and Die Cutters Course – offered May 24-26 in Norcross, Ga., focuses on two aspects of machine calibration that help our box plants manage costs and improve throughput:

1. Centerlining – Gives the plant the necessary tools to sustain board caliper in the converting process. It assures proper ECT numbers.

2. Time & Register Calibration – This is the calibration tool that Dick Target terms the "One-Box Set Up" calibration, which can certainly reduce plant waste.

(View coverage about this course) [http://www.tappi.org/content/events/11lean/corrugatedtoday.pdf] in the recent Corrugated Today magazine.

Industry veteran Dick Target of "On Target Consultants" leads the (Course Schedule) [http://www.tappi.org/content/events/11lean/schedule.pdf], which offers 1.5 CEUs. Target's content also covers:

• Methods on how to Zero the Gear Train in the Press

• Proven, effective "One Box Set Up" techniques • Ink management for consistent color and proper wash-up procedures

• Measuring TIR (Total Indicator Runout) settings for pull collars, scoring and slotter heads

• Anilox roll care and maintenance schedules

• Implementing a successful Five-S Program (sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain)

• Identifying tools for effective waste reduction

• Simulating the presentation of technical and commercial contracts to printing plate and cutting die suppliers

• Calibrating machines to OEM specifications

• How tooling should be purchased and used in a cost-effective manner

Don't linger because this course will sell out at 25 seats. (Register) [http://www.tappi.org/11LEAN] before April 29, 2011 to get a discounted rate.