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Care Instructions
Flexible Dies
- Never bend a flexible die the wrong way
- Always clean the cylinder surface and the back of the die thoroughly before mounting onto the magnetic cylinder
- Flexible dies should only be removed from the cylinder using a Wink die lifter (available on request, subject to availability)
- Remove all ink and glue residues, thoroughly clean both sides of the flexible die after use and lightly coat both sides of the die with an anticorrosive oil. Post-press die care is just as important as a good pre-press routine for perfect die cutting results and prolonged die life
- Store flexible dies in individual Wink bags, sealed tightly
- Store in suspended files or in the original cardboard packaging in which the dies are supplied
Rotary Cylinders
- Clean thoroughly before usage
- Lift into and out of the machine taking care not to damage the surfaces
- Never put a magnetic cylinder down on the magnetic area
- Never put the weight of a rotary die on the cutting edges
- Remove ink and glue residues regularly
- Don't use excessive pressure on the bearers of worn cylinders
Machine
- Check the positioning of the pressure bridge on the bearers of the cylinder/die
- Ensure that bearings and shafts are running free from backlash
- Use Pressure Cells to accurately control the pressure between magnetic cylinder/rotary die and anvil
- Increase cutting pressure very slowly
- Clean and oil the bearers and pressure rollers (felt strips) regularly
- Measure the air gap regularly. If the gap is different from one side to the other, or the gap tolerance is too large, check or replace cylinder/die and anvil
- Check bearers, bearings and pressure rollers regularly
- Check gears regularly