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Smart-binder Operator Training Course

 

A. Introduction
A 1 Introduction to IBIS and the Smart-binder system
A 2 Distribution of Smart-binder Operator manuals
A 3 Introduction to Safety issues in general

B. The Smart-binder System
B 1 Indentification of all elements of the Smart-binder system
B 2 Glossary of terms used in operating the machine
B 3 Overview of general operation of the Smart-binder system
B 4 Review of the Safety issues related to actual machine operation
B 5 How to start/stop the system
B 6 Running demonstration of the Smart-binder in operation
B 7 Review important factors relating to the presentation of sheets from the upstream equipment

C. Make-ready Adjustments
C 1 Adjusting the Infeed and collator for different sheet sizes
C 2 Adjusting the push out conveyor
C 3 Review safety issues relating to stitcher and trimmer operation
C 4 Adjusting stitching head and clincher positions
C 5 Adjusting backstops and front stops for different book sizes
C 6 Adjusting side knives for different book sizes
C 7 Adjusting trimmer side joggers for different amounts of trim off
C 8 Review operation of delivery conveyor (book shingling and batch marking)
C 9 Carry out make ready adjustments on cover feeder (sheet size and thickness) (If supplied)
C 10 Loading and Saving Smart-binder setup
C 11 Review complete make-ready flow chart

D. Stitching Head Operation and Adjustment
D 1 Review Hohner stitching head operator manual
D 2 Complete stitching head training (view Hohner video if available, how to change wire spools, clear jams, adjust wire length and balance leg lengths, change clincher points, etc)
D 3 Run the Smart-binder with paper and produce stitched and trimmed books

E. 4th/5th Knife Installation, Setting and Operation (if supplied)
E 1 Review safety issues relating to trimmer operation and knife handling
E 2 Fit 4th/5th knife assembly and set to produce good quality trim
E 3 Run the Smart-binder with paper and produce 2-up stitched and trimmed books

F. Operator Maintenance
F 1 Review safety issues relating to trimmer operation
F 2 Carry out knife adjustment to produce good quality trim (if appropriate)
F 3 Lubrication (stitching heads and trimmer)
F 4 Belt cleaning
F 5 Polycord belt changing and joining (if appropriate)
F 6 Cleaning sensors

G. Fault Finding and Resolution
G 1 Review possible book quality problems, causes and rectification
G 2 Review possible paper jam conditions, causes, prevention and jam clearance
G 3 Review fault messages on touch screen

H. Trimmer and Trimmer Transfer
H 1 Review all machine adjustments needed to control finished book quality
H 2 Run the complete system with a range of different book thicknesses and sizes
H 3 Demonstrate that commercially acceptable book quality can be achieved
H 4 Demonstrate that the operator trainees have been adequately trained and are capable of operating the Smart-binder system in a live production situation (run a typical job, at an adequate quality and efficiency)
H 5 Issue training certificates to operator trainees

J. ISG Gluing System
J 1 Overview of Gluing system
J 2 Operation of Gluing system and settings
J 3 Carry out routine maintenance procedures

K. Cover Feeder
K 1 Introduction to the Cover Feeder and optional Autoloader
K 2 Adjusting the feeder for different sheet covers
K 3 Setting the Pile Guides and Pile Height and air and vacuum
K 4 Run the Smart-binder with sheets and covers to produce correctly trimmed books

K. Off-line Pile Feeder
K 1 Introduction to the Pile Feeder and offline oeration
K 2 Adjusting the feeder for different sheet sizes
K 3 Setting the Pile Guides and Pile Height Sensor and air and vacuum
K 4 Run the Smart-binder with paper to produce correctly trimmed books