Best Practices: Press Operator Training

Of course, conventional presses are hardly maintenance free. Thorough washdowns and cleaning are obviously essential, as is proper care of rolls and dies. Suppliers such as Kocher & Beck, RotoMetrics and Wilson Manufacturing encourage operators to take special care when using and storing rolls and dies to ensure these essential items deliver the best possible quality throughout their lifespan. Dies and anvils, for example, are very sensitive to pressure, so it’s critical that operators understand how to set pressures and keep the die running at optimal levels. Interestingly, knowledge of proper die, anvil and roll usage extends to digital print engine output, such as labels and folding cartons, that require offline finishing systems.