Course Overview
This course provides a solid understanding of web offset printing, flexographic printing and silkscreen printing. It will be a combination of in-class theory, take home assignments, investigative assignments (plant tours, evaluating suppliers) and evaluation by the management in the industry. A heavy emphasis is placed on practical evaluation and a good understanding of all technical issues to lead the industry in the future.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in GTEC 3366
Credits
3.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the Web Offset Printing processes.
- Describe the Flexographic Printing process.
- Describe the Silkscreen Printing process.
- Apply the standards of press production.
- Provide practical solutions on printing and related problems.
- Explain mechanical aspects of presses and printing units, in line press folders and stackers for all presses including post printing requirements and quality.
- Differentiate between ink and paper (substrate) requirements, handling image carrier, chemistry, roll stand, documenting paper usage, roll handling and storage.
- Relate the importance of reporting paper usage and ink inventory.
Effective as of Fall 2006
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