Pad Print Process Training

October 14, 2003

We can tailor a one, two or three day consulting or training programs to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're learning the process for the first time, or seeking solutions to problems with your existing process, we can help.

Training can be accomplished in your facility or ours. (Consulting obviously needs to happen in your facility.)

Prices vary from $500.00 to $1000.00 per day plus expenses, dependant upon your specific requirements.

Subjects:

History of the Pad Printing Process

Principles of Operation
 - Open Principle
 - Closed Principle

Basic Machine Configurations
 - Vertical
 - Horizontal
 - Rotary

Machine Drive Systems
 - Electro-mechanical
 - Stepper motor driven
 - Pneumatic
 - Electro-pneumatic

Accessories for multiple color printing and part conveying
 - Rotary tables
 - Linear indexers
 - Linear conveyors
 - Flat oval conveyors
 - Part shuttles
 - Pad shuttles

Automation
 - Efficiency Specific
 - Application Specific

Pre- and post-treatment methods
 - Corona / Plasma
 - Flame
 - Primers

Artwork and Film
 - Creating templates
 - Color separations
 - Layouts
 - Film

Choosing the Right Cliche
 - 10mm Steel
 - Thin Steel
 - Polymer

Polymer Cliche Making and Troubleshooting
 - Photopolymer materials
 - Exposure equipment
 - Environment
 - Development

Pads
 - Manufacturing methods
 - Geometry
 - Shore
 - Handling, maintenance

Pad Printing Inks
 - Ink types
 - Mixing
 - Color matching

Pad Print Tooling
 - Design
 - Materials
 - Manufacturing methods

Pad Printing Equipment and Accessories
 - Set-up
 - Clean-up
 - Maintenance

Plant conditions
 - Heat
 - Humidity
 - Lighting
 - Air quality
 - Ergonomics

Cost Estimating and Justification

Troubleshooting

John Kaverman
National Sales Manager
Innovative Marking Systems

Phone: 978.459.6533
Fax: 978.970.0479

For additional information contact Innovative Marking Systems at 978.459.6533 or info@padprinters.com

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