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Understanding the Flexographic Printing Process

This seminar is offered in conjunction with our partner, All Printing Resources, Inc., at their Training Center in Glendale Heights, IL
One-day session, 8am to 4:30pm

Designed for the person who wants to expand their knowledge of the flexo printing process from ink delivery to platemaking and mounting. Contains more information on "this is what it is" instead of "this is what it does".

Our Purpose is to improve communication between each department within the flexographic printing facility. Common terminology and an understanding of the processes and procedures will increase communication throughout the flexographic printing facility.

  1. Color and Color Measurement
  2. The "Ink Train"- Better control of the metering system means improved quality and cost.
  3. Printing Plates - Processes and Procedures
    Equipment Overview for photopolymer - Each step and why.
     
  4. Break-out 2 Concurrent Sessions
    Session A: Hands-On - Photopolymer Plate Production
    Session B: Classroom - What factors determine a good flexographic printing plate?
     
  5. Mounting - Processes and Products
  6. Mounter Proofers - Yesterday and Today: How and Why!
  7. Break-out 2 Concurrent Sessions
    Session A: Hands-On - Mounting and Proofing
    Session B: Classroom - "The Stickyback Difference"
     

You can reserve space for this training session by registering here and completing our online form.

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