Finishing Training

We offer several on-site training programs on our finishing equipment at customer facilities. For more information, please email us or contact Tom McCluskey at (410) 584-7700.

Classes include:

Ward Lead Edge Feed Station Maintenance During this intensive 3-day session, students will receive classroom and hands-on instruction on the operation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance procedures required to keep the Ward Lead Edge Feeder Section operating at optimal levels. What you'll learn includes: Power operation and set-up How to properly set the feed section timing Feed belt inspection and replacement Center cam box inspection, adjustment and repair CAMCO Box inspection, adjustment and repair Feed roll inspection, adjust and replacement
Ward Print Station Maintenance This session is a must for the maintenance staff of any plant. Whether you focus on high graphics or high production, this session will provide you the knowledge and experience required to keep the Ward flexographic print stations producing unrivaled graphics and unequaled production. The session covers all vintages of Ward printers including pull roll and vacuum transfer and wipe roll and blade systems. What you will learn includes: Proper operation and set-up Metering system and link system set-up, care and maintenance Register assembly inspection, adjustment and repair Roll paralleling, inspection and replacement Vacuum belt maintenance
Ward Die Cut Station Maintenance and Basic Electrical This very intensive training session combines rotary die-cut station maintenance with basic electrical understanding and troubleshooting of the Ward Rotary Printer Die-Cutter. Students receive classroom instruction on die-cut section set-up and operation, hands-on training on our dedicated training die-cut section, and hands-on training in our electrical simulation lab. Proper operation and set-up Paralleling upper to lower drums Register and VSA inspection and maintenance Oscillation system troubleshooting and maintenance Ward electrical schematic reading Electrical system troubleshooting andproblem solving Hands on troubleshooting techniques will be practiced through the use of specially constructed electronic simulators.
United/Sun Feed Station Maintenance During this intensive 3-day session, students will receive classroom and hands-on instruction on the operation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance procedures required to keep the United/Sun Feed Section operating at optimal levels. What you'll learn includes: Proper operation and set-up How to properly set up the feed section timing Feed element inspection and replacement Feed table performance tuning Feed transmission inspection Feed roll inspection, adjust and replacement
United Print Station Maintenance This session is a must for the maintenance staff of any plant. Whether you focus on high graphics or high production, this session will provide you the knowledge and experience required to keep the United flexographic print stations producing unrivaled graphics and unequaled production. The session covers all vintages of United printers including pull roll and vacuum transfer and wipe roll and blade systems. What you will learn includes: Proper operation and set-up Metering system and link system set-up, care and maintenance Register assembly inspection, adjustment and repair Roll paralleling, inspection and replacement Vacuum belt maintenance
Ward Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting Through hands-on use of system simulators, participants will gain a thorough knowledge of troubleshooting programmable logic controller (PLC) problems at 'board-level,' and the on-board diagnostic system. Prerequisite: This intense 4-day session is an advanced class and is not recommended for beginner electricians. Participants should have a basic understanding of PLCs prior to attending. Students should have taken the Ward Die-Cut Station Maintenance and Basic Electrical course or have 2 years experience as a Maintenance Electrician. What you will learn includes: Detailed understanding of the PLC used on Ward equipment, including the PiC 409,90,900 and G&L Block IO How to interface with a PLC through the use of a laptop or via modem Reading and understanding ladder logic Feedback devices such as resolver and optical encoders