Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor throughput
- Machine is stepped to ensure the scores and folds are in the correct position and paper tension is correct
- Guide positions are monitored and adjusted if necessary to ensure adhesive is applied evenly and in the correct position
- Multi-walls adhere correctly and without creasing
- Paper moisture is monitored and correct moisture levels are maintained
- Perforation occurs to the right depth and in the correct place
- Creasing units and folding units work in the correct location
- Folds and guillotine cuts are correctly placed
- Glues dry at correct rates for in-line processes
- All units run at the speed required by enterprise quality standards
- Confirm quality of output
- A sample from the machine is selected and checked to ensure it conforms to the required quality standards
- Adjustments are made when the standards are not met
- Each in-line process is monitored and minor adjustments are made during production, if required
- Samples are continuously monitored for defects and defects are removed
- The efficiency, quality and output rate of the production run are monitored for problems and any deficiencies resolved
- Wastage is monitored, kept to a minimum and correctly disposed of according to enterprise quality standards