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FFTA/FVTC Achieving Consistency in Process Printing Appleton, WI United States

FFTA/FVTC Achieving Consistency in Process Printing

FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM
This seminar deals with concepts and tools involved in the production of high quality repeatable process printing. The seminar includes lectures, demonstrations, a field trip, and the actual printing of a 4-color process job to Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerences (FIRST) specifications on an 8-color central impression gearless press.

Those who plan to attend should have a good understanding of the Flexographic printing Process since this is a more advanced seminar. Enrollment is limited to 15 people and will be held at the D.J. Bordini Center at Fox Valley Technical College. Casual attire is recommended.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Process Color Theory • Image Assembly and Prepress Proofing • Densitometry and Spectrophotometry • Plate Making • Press Operations (4-color) • Press Characterization and Documentation • Process Ink Handling • Anilox Usage and Maintenance

DAY ONE 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Registration
Process Color Theory
Field Trip to Color Separation Company

DAY TWO 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Demo: Densitometry and Spectrophotometry
Demo: Mounting and Proofing
Demo: Image Assembly and Prepress Proofing
Alternative Platemaking Methods
Press Operation Introduction

DAY THREE 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Press Run
Press Characterization
Press Operation Introduction

DAY FOUR 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Process Ink Handling and Management Anilox Usage and Maintenance Wrap-up

$900.00 per person for an FTA Member location
$1800.00 per person for a Non-Member location

Fee includes a copy of FIRST 4.0 (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerences), beverages and lunch each full day, and 4 information-packed days of flexo education!

Date(s) Available:
October 11 - 14, 2010

Sign up online and avoid onsite registration!

ACCOMMODATIONS
FFTA does not reserve lodging for participants, but has reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Select of Appleton, 150 Nicolet Road, Appleton, WI. Reserve your room by calling the hotel directly at 920-735-9955. Please specify the seminar name/date of your FVTC seminar when booking your reservation for a discount.

Complimentary transportation is provided between the hotel, the college, and the Outagamie County Airport in Appleton, WI.

DIRECTIONS TO FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SEMINARS
Take Hwy. 41 to Northland exit and follow sign to Fox Valley Technical College. Seminar held at the DJ Bordini Technical Innovation Center.

DJ Bordini Technical Innovation Center
5 Systems Lane
Appleton, WI 54313-2277

CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be received by FFTA in writing and are subject to a $50.00 processing fee. Due to FVTC policy changes, no refunds will be issued for cancellations received 15 working days prior to the start of the seminar or for no-shows. Substitutions are welcome and must be received in writing by FFTA as well. You may fax to 631-737-6813 or email to customerservice@flexography.org.

Flexographic Technical Association
900 Marconi Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7212
tel: 631-737-6020 | fax: 631-737-6813
memberinfo@flexography.org