Two Flexography Training Opportunities in One Month
Held during March 2017 in Renton, Washington, the Introduction to Flexography and Monitoring and Controlling Color in the Pressroom courses are ideal for anyone who would like a formal opportunity to understand the process that places images on boxes as well as those who need a refresher or a method of viewing the process differently.
February 5-7, 2019
This one-of-a-kind program is conducted on the production floor of a manufacturing facility.Students will engage in press side activities including the review of printed sheets with print defects in order to determine cause and solution. This course focuses on the basics of flexography and its five core variables: Anilox, Paper, Plates, Ink and Machine.
Participants will gain an understanding of press set up, print assessment, target evaluation, ink management and housekeeping, as well as troubleshooting print issues. Core concepts will be presented in both lecture format and hands on class instruction covering the five core variables of flexography.
Monitoring and Controlling Color in the Pressroom
February 12-14, 2019
This hands-on course allows participants to mix and match ink colors in the lab and then demonstrate their comprehension and abilities on press. In other words, participants are able to apply learned color theories in an environment that provides the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge. This real world application allows for the retention of material and the ability to implement this knowledge using a deliberate and efficient process when returning to the sponsoring facility.
This course covers the definition of color, viewing conditions, and color evaluation tools and equipment as well as how to: identify a color, request matched ink from the ink manufacturer, interpret color data and manage ink on the press to maintain color.
About the Instructor:
An authority in flexographic printing, Cordes Porcher has
more than 25 years of experience as a leading Process and Graphics Specialist.
His instruction and research have led to improved equipment functionality and
advanced material utilization both nationally and internationally. These
efforts have resulted in new markets and opportunities for the participating
suppliers and manufacturing companies. Most importantly, his instruction has
broadened the knowledge base of manufacturing staff, resulting in increased
value through their understanding of the process.
TAPPI
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