APPLETON, WI—Fox Valley Technical College has announced four flexographic printing seminars, designed for all individuals regardless of experience level.
Basic Flexo Printing
Presenters: Mark Keller & Scott Gehrt
This seminar provides the basic information necessary for the production of quality flexographic printing. Instruction consists of lectures, demonstrations, field trips and actual operation of machinery in the various subject areas. All seminar instructors are experienced in flexographic or related industries. Register early! Seminar limited to 20 people.
Learn About:
- Flexographic art and copy
- Line, tone and process printing
- ITR and sleeve technology
- Photopolymer printing plates
- Mounting
- Mechanical press components
- Press operation
- Anilox rolls
- Flexographic inks, solvents and substrates
- Printing problems
All materials, classroom learning, pressruns, morning breaks, noon lunches and extras included: $995/person
Seminars are held Monday ‐ Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; and Thursday, 8 a.m. ‐ 11 a.m. Available dates are:
- Dec. 4 ‐ 7, 2017
- Feb. 26 ‐ March 1, 2018
- June 18 ‐ 21, 2018
- Sept. 17 ‐ 20, 2018
- Dec. 3 ‐ 6, 2018
Fundamentals of Narrow Web Flexo Printing
Presenters: Mark Keller & Scott Gehrt
This narrow web flexography printing seminar provides each participant with hands‐on training. Participants receive extensive information on inks, anilox rolls, plate making, plate mounting and the prepress process. Attendees also experience hands‐on training in plate mounting and press operation. Due to the extensive hands‐on nature of the program, this seminar is limited to eight individuals.
Learn About:
- The flexographic narrow web printing process
- Prepress
- Press
- Setup
- Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Flexographic inks and ink management
- Plate mounting
- Anilox rolls
All materials, classroom learning, pressruns, morning breaks, noon lunches and extras included: $895/person
Seminars are held Monday ‐ Wednesday, 8 a.m. ‐ 3:30 p.m. Available dates are:
- June 4 ‐ 6, 2018
- Aug. 27 ‐ 29, 2018
Fundamentals of Corrugated Flexo Printing & Rotary Die Cutting
Presenters: Mark Keller & Scott Gehrt
Individuals gain knowledge and hands‐on experience in corrugated printing and die cutting. Produce color work on our 3‐color flexo rotary die cutter. Improve productivity and streamline processes through interactive analysis and discussion.
Learn About:
- The flexo corrugated Printing Process
- Prepress
- Press
- Cutting dies
- Setting up and running a 3‐Color Corrugated Press/Die Cutter
- The importance of ink & viscosity settings
- Troubleshooting techniques
All materials, classroom learning, press runs, morning breaks, noon lunches and extras included: $895/person
Seminars are held Monday ‐ Wednesday, 8 a.m. ‐ 3:30 p.m. Available dates are:
Jan. 22 ‐ 24, 2018
Feb. 12 ‐ 14, 2018
Nov. 5 ‐ 7, 2018
Fundamentals of Wide Web Flexo Printing
Presenters: Mark Keller & Scott Gehrt
This three‐day seminar provides the basic information necessary for the production of quality wide web printing. Participants take part in demonstrations and the operation of Fox Valley Technical College’s 50-in., gearless 8‐color central impression (CI) PCMC Avanti press. Topics covered include flexographic art and copy, line, tone and process printing, prepress functions, plates, press components and operation, anilox rolls, substrates, inks, solvents, and troubleshooting. This seminar is limited to eight participants.
Learn About:
- The Flexo Printing Process
- Press components & location
- Ink handling & management
- Doctor Blades & press settings
- Mounting
- Anilox theory
- Documentation
All materials, classroom learning, press runs, morning breaks, noon lunches and extras included: $895/person
Seminars are held Monday ‐ Wednesday, 8 a.m. ‐ 3:30 p.m. Available dates are:
- Jan. 29 ‐ 31, 2018
- Oct. 22 ‐ 24, 2018