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Chicago TAPPI Workshops

Chicago TAPPI November Workshop

Location: Oak Brook Marriott 1401 W 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60523

Date: 11/10/27

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Join us for the Chicago TAPPI November Workshop. This year’s Workshop theme is Quality Throwdown – *Real Samples. Real Problems. Real Solutions.*

  • Learn from real samples
  • Identify defects
  • Implement lasting solutions

The format is 2 training sessions for both converting and corrugating. Converting Sessions Theme – Converting in Action: Real Problems, Real Solutions We will have live samples of printed and die cut items that the attendees need to identify quality issues and then the trainers will present how to trouble shoot and correct. 1st session – Ink and Anilox Rolls –Spot the Cause. Solve the Problem

  • Proper Ink Control
  • Better ink Transfer – Consistency begins with control
  • Diagnose the Defect. Optimize Ink Transfer. Elevate Print Quality

2nd session – Print Plates and cutting dies –Beyond the Impression: Diagnosing Plate and Cutting Die Challenges

  • Engineering Accuracy: Optimizing Plate and Cutting Die Performance
  • Finding Root Cause of Print and Cutting Die Defects
  • Optimizing Tooling for Consistent Performance

Corrugated Sessions Theme – Beyond the Box: Mastering Corrugated Quality We will have live samples of Corrugated Sheets that the attendees need to identify quality issues and then the trainers will present how to trouble shoot and correct. 1st session – Warp and Bond:Building Corrugated Quality from Inside Out

  • The Hidden Causes of Warp and Bond failures
  • Balancing Heat, Moisture and Adhesion
  • Measure. Analyze. And Optimize performance

2nd session – Dry End Excellence:Where Process Control Meets Product Quality

  • Dry End Process Fundamentals (equipment overview, heat removal and moisture stabilization, seasonal moisture changes)
  • Troubleshooting quality issues and data driven decision making
  • Understanding the Variables that Matter – use real production samples in round table discussion with industry leaders

Registration Rates:

  • Golf and Lunch for one (golf carts are provided) $ 250.00
  • Foursome and Lunch (golf carts are provided) $ 900.00
  • Dinner Only $ 125.00

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