Printing and Converting Research Center
Advanced Corrugated: Process Printing and Display Quality Graphics
Location: Print/Con, Pendleton, SC
Coordinator: Kern Cox, kernc@clemson.edu
Type: 3 Day Workshop
Class Size: 4-6
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Course Outline (with topics) and Detailed Pricing
Course Information
This course is geared towards individuals with a foundational understanding of the flexographic process but want to learn the key points of process printing and how to be successful in utilizing its potential. Print/Con recommends the participants have prior knowledge or have formal instruction in flexographic printing before taking this course.

The content and course layout assumes participants taking the class can exhibit a proficiency in the following three knowledge areas before attending this course:
  1. Anilox rollers
  2. Water based ink handling
  3. Overall flexographic workflow
What You Will Learn
The learning outcomes to expect by attending this 3 day Hands-on course are:
  • Understanding process color reproduction
  • Understanding process control aim points
  • Running a successful fingerprint and understanding how the data that will be used
  • The role of the contract proof as a target
  • Digital flexo plates
  • Densitometry
  • Delta E
  • Running process color jobs to spec
Press Specifications

Training is conducted on a Bobst Flexo 160 outfitted with chambered blades and 2-roll inking system with reverse angle doctor blade. 4 waterbased print stations each equipped with hot air driers. Feeder equipped with high voltage electric arc sheet cleaner.

Training is dedicated to the understanding of the printing and converting processes and not to the function of the machine. When requested, classes can be conducted for the purpose of machine training.