Achieving Consistency in Process Printing program at Fox Valley Technical College

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