Printing and Converting Research Center
Intro to Corrugated: Flexo Basics and Rotary Die Cutting
Location: Print/Con, Pendleton, SC
Instructor: Rory Marsoun, marsoun@clemson.edu
Type: 3 Day Workshop
Class Size: 4-6
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 Dates Available
  • August 24-26
  • September 8-10
  • October 27-29
Course Outline (with topics)
Course Information
This course offers practical, hands-on training tailored for individuals seeking the fundamentals of flexo printing and rotary die cutting corrugated board. The course teaches the proper techniques for setting up and running a flexo/RDC machine. The equipment at Clemson is geared to teach the basics but the course also practices pushing the capabilities of two or three-color equipment. Throughout the week, participants set-up and run a total of four jobs.
What You Will Learn
  • Make-up and specifications of corrugated substrates
  • Anilox roll specifications and purpose
  • Proper care of anilox rolls
  • Bolting on rotary die boards
  • Influence of impression on registration
  • Finding the correct die cut impression
  • Measuring and adjusting pH and viscosity of inks
  • Best use of print control targets
  • Measuring and controlling dot gain
  • Formal process to setting up a corrugated press to achieve consistent print and die-cut.
Press Specifications

Press:  3 Color Martin DRO 1628 NT
Anilox Rollers:  250 CPI, 7.5 BCM
More Specs

Martin DRO 1628 NT