STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

CALENDAR(MECHANICAL FINISH)

1.0 OBJECTIVE: DAY TO DAY PROPER WORKING OF CALENDAR MACHINE

1.1 SCOPE: DYEING DEPARTMENT
1.2 RESPONSIBILITY: OPERATOR AND SUPERVISOR
1.3 ACCOUNTABILITY: SUPER VISOR, HOD

WORKING PROCEDURE:-
 Operator will set the batch / trolley in the feeding section of the calendar &
stitch with the ladder cloth without Crease/Fold.
 Set M/C condition i.e. Temperature of roll, Hydraulic Pressure, Required
width, bow, Skew & set as per GSM of the fabric.
 Ensure M/C will be started as per the defined speed & all the set parameters
will be monitored for any fluctuation.
 Before starting the M/C, ensure to clean all the parts and M/C.
 To Check Required Hydraulic pressure before starting the M/C.
 Before applying pressure rollers should be running to avoid impression on the
rollers.
 Cross check all the safety equipment on a daily basis.
 If Metal detector beeps and machine stops check and remove any metal parts
and check before starting machine again.
 Don’t touch any of the moving parts of the running m/c, if required first stop
the m/c & put emergency lock.
 Use the required safety equipment while running the M/C.
 In the Guidance of shift supervisor set programme and run safely.
 Before stopping the machine release the pressure of the rollers and then stop
the machine.

QUALITY CHECK POINTS:-

 Platter man should check shine, feel, crease, width etc.

 Make a report on the production book, all set & actual parameters in the
production book & defect noticed.