Print Finishing TechnologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of this course the student will have basic knowledge of the technical basic solutions and structures of finishing machines and devices as well as varnishing. He/she knows the raw materials, properties and use of bindery glues and varnishes, too.
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On completion of this course the student will be able to use a paper cutting machine and make simple technical adjustments and foldings on a folding machine.

Content

• Stitching and binding processes
• Newspaper mailing
• Finishing machines and device
• Finishing lines
• Raw materials, properties and use of bindery glues
• Varnishing methods and device
• Raw materials, properties and use of varnishes
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• Automation of finishing
• Technical performance of finishing machines and device
• Dimensioning principles of machine lines

Qualifications

TV00AA24/TJ00AA55 Basics of Media Technology, TV00AA24 Basics of Graphic Technology/TJ00AA40 Introduction to printing, or corresponding knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• The student is able to identify the main finishing steps of newspapers, magazines and books as well as some unit operations of finishing.
• The student is able to identify the most important finishing materials as well as some factors contributing to quality, productivity and costs.
• The student is able under direct supervision to use the finishing equipment of the printing lab and to complete the lab assignments.
• The student knows the purpose of finishing in the process of print production and as part of the activities of a printing company, and is able to identify the role of sub-contracting in finishing.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• The student is able to identify the main finishing steps of newspapers, magazines and books and describe several unit operations of finishing.
• The student is able to identify finishing materials and identify and assess factors contributing to quality, productivity and costs.
• The student is able with some supervision to use the finishing equipment of the printing lab and to complete the lab assignments.
• The student knows the functions of finishing in the process of print production and as part of the activities of a printing company, and is able to evaluate the role of sub-contracting in finishing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• The student is able to identify the main finishing steps of newspapers, magazines and books and describe the unit operations of finishing.
• The student is able to identify finishing materials, and to identify, assess and develop factors contributing to quality, productivity and costs.
• The student is able to independently use the finishing equipment of the printing lab and to complete the lab assignments.
• The student is able to evaluate and develop the functions of finishing as a part of the print production process and as a part of the printing company activities, and is able to evaluate the pros and cons of sub-contracting in finishing.

Further information

Lectures
Laboratory work
Assignments