Printing Unit

ENG. EMAD CIAT (2022/02/024)

ENG. KHALDOON CIAT (2022/02/008)
ENG. MOHAMAD CIAT (2022/01/008)
CONTENTS OF THIS TEMPLATE

Types of printing
01 Introduction techniques

02 Topic 1 Inventory control

Reduce of ink wastage in

03 Topic 2 screen printing

04 Topic 3 Skill Matrix

05 The end Conclusion

The fabric industry offers a wide array of printing techniques
to enhance the visual appeal and uniqueness of fabrics.
Through the exploration of different types of printing methods,
Introduction
including screen printing, Digital printing, sublimation printing, Types of printing techniques
heat transfer printing, and embossing printing.
Types of printing in the factory

01 02 03 04
Screen printing Digital printing Heat transfer printing Embossing printing
 ○ Screen printing process
Design is created
1 2 Screen is prepared

Emulsion is washing off

Emulsion is exposed
3 4 creating the stencil

The ink is pressed through

5 6
Screen setting and the machine
is prepared for print the screen onto the fabric

The product is dried, checked

and finished
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01 Inventory control
Meaning of Inventory Control

Inventory control is a scientific method of finding how

much stock should be maintained to meet the
production demands and be able to provide the right
type of material at right time in the right quantities to
the departments. It avoids problems like over and
understocking. Because:

a) If there is an overstocking, then the working capital will be

blocked and the materials may be spoiled, wasted, or remain
unused.

b) If there is an understocking, then production will not take

place as per schedule, and deliveries will be affected.
 Important inventory management
techniques

1st Just-in-Time 2nd Push technique 3rd pull technique

is an inventory which items are “pushed” which a store, warehouse,

management system in down from manufacturer to or business “pulls” an item
which goods are received store, warehouse, or only when a customer or
from suppliers only when business. employee orders it.
they are required.
Inventory control application in printing factory

Fabric Ink
Input and output control Ink lab and ink stock
Fabric control in printing unit
Input
Sending: In the beginning,
the quantity is sent from the
cutting unit, and an invoice is
attached to it, which contains
all the order details, including
the quantity, parts, delivery
date, and all the information
required to carry out the
printing process.
Process
Output
Receiving: The request is received,
the number of products is confirmed,
and the invoice and products are
compared, after which the printing
Dsipatch: The pieces are sent
stages begin.
directly after the completion of
the printing process, in order
After completing the printing process
to reduce the stock inside the
and preparing the shipment, the staff
matches the product with the warehouse, which reduces the
specifications and makes sure that cost and increases the profit.
the number of pieces inside is equal
to the outside ones, to be sent to the
same cutting unit.
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Inventory control for ink lab
1st Categorize inks
Classify your inks based on factors such as color, type
(plastisol, water-based, silicone, discharge, etc.), and
specific applications. This categorization will facilitate
easier identification and organization of inventory. you
can use the 5's technique for this point.
2nd Implement a tracking system
Choose a method to track your inventory, such as using
inventory management software, spreadsheets, or
specialized barcode systems. Ensure that the tracking
system allows you to monitor stock levels, track usage,
and generate reports.
3rd Determine the minimum stock level (par level) for each
ink based on factors such as demand, lead time, and
production requirements. Set par levels to ensure you
have enough ink to meet immediate needs while avoiding
excessive inventory.
Inventory control for ink lab

4th First-In, First-Out (FIFO)

Implement the FIFO principle, where the oldest ink in
stock is used first. This ensures that inks do not expire or
become unusable due to prolonged storage.

5th Conduct regular inventory reviews

Schedule routine reviews to evaluate inventory levels,
identify obsolete or slow-moving items, and adjust stock
levels as needed. This review process will help you
maintain optimal inventory control.

6th Establish supplier relationships

Develop reliable relationships with suppliers to ensure
timely delivery and consistent quality. Maintain open lines
of communication to address any issues or changes in
requirements promptly.
02 Reduce of Ink wastage
in screen printing
Causes of ink wastage in screen printing

● 1st prints that do not meet the
customers’ expectations, resulting
in reprints.
● 2nd the operator's inexperience in
handling the machine.
● 3rd poor ink quality could lead to
ink wastage.
● 4th insufficient cleaning of the
screen after printing leads to ink
wastage.
● 5th amount of ink prepared is
more than it was needed.
● 6th amount of ink is
insufficient.
● 7th Inefficient Ink Storage and
Handling.
● 8th overworking machines
leads to substantial ink waste.
Most effective ways to minimize ink wastage

1st use (AI) to mix the ink 01

2nd Apply 5S tool to create a good working
02 environment to reduce ink wastage

3rd Use a good type of ink container and

make sure it is closed well 03

04 4th Mix Ink in Small Batches

Most effective ways to minimize ink wastage

.5th manage the viscosity of the ink 05

06 6th Employee Training and Awareness

7th Control squeegee speed and pressure 07

08 8th Ink Storage and Handling

03 Skill Matrix
What Is a Skills Matrix?

A skills matrix is a tool for visually mapping the skills of a

group of employees. Their skills are represented on a
simple grid, which shows each employee’s level of
proficiency in each one. This allows team leaders and
managers to get an overall view of the skills available on
their team.
 Benefits of Using a Skills Matrix
A skills matrix can help employees to
better understand their own strengths
and weaknesses. Seeing their skills
For mapped out on a matrix helps them
Individuals understand the areas where they’re
expected to excel, and those where
they could benefit from additional
training.
When an organisation’s leadership
has an overview of the skills they
have in-house, it’s much easier for
For them to spot any gaps and areas for
Organisations improvement.
Skills matrices can help teams to
perform their best work. Seeing their For Teams
colleagues’ skills mapped out
alongside theirs helps employees to
understand how to work more
effectively together.
The better you can map and
understand the skills available in your
organization, the better you can
deploy them to drive project success.
This means that your clients
.For Clients
ultimately benefit from a better and
more efficient service
Creating a Skills Matrix: a Step-By-Step Guide

1 5
Define the Skills You
Populate Skill Levels
Need for the Project

2 Define Proficiency 6 Populate Skill Levels

Levels

3 7 Update and Monitor

List Team Members

4 8
Create a Matrix Utilize the Skill
Template Matrix
 1st Define the Skills You Need for the Project:

First, you’ll need to determine which skills will be

needed for the project at hand.
Operation skills needed:

a. Machine Operation f. Curing machine temperature setting

b. Machine setting knowledge g. Quality Checking/ Quality Inspection
c. Colour mixing h. Pre-production activities
d. Print station clean, palette paper change, i. Machine Safety
screen cleaning, squeege cleaning j. Pattern, panel placement knowledge
e. Bundle system knowledge
 2nd Define Proficiency Levels

Establish a scale or rating system to assess the proficiency levels for each skill.
This could be a numerical scale (e.g., D to A+) or descriptive categories
(e.g., Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).

A+: Coach -Can perform the task as master- able to tech others (S ≥ 95%)
A : Developer - Can perform the task efficiently. (85% ≤ s < 95%)
B : Practitioner - Can perform the task- need occasional support. (75% ≤ s < 85%)
C : Learner -Familiar with basic concept of the job. (60% ≤ s < 75%)
D : Untrained - Cannot perform the task- need training. (S < 60%)
Example: Excel sheet
Part 1:

S. No. Department Name ↓ ID No. Experience Current Job

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 Part 2:

Print station
clean,
palette
Curing Quality Pattern,
Machine paper Bundle Pre-
Machine Colour machine Checking/ Machine panel
setting change, system production
Operation mixing temperature Quality Safety placement
knowledge screen knowledge activities
setting Inspection knowledge
cleaning,
squeege
cleaning

0 0 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
1 0 0 3 3 0 0 3 3 0
0 0 3 3 3 0 3 3 3 3
1 1 3 3 3 0 3 3 3 3
1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
1 0 1 3 3 1 3 3 3 0
0 1 1 3 3 0 0 3 3 0
0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0
1 0 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 1
0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0
Part 3:

Final Score Max Score % Grade

24 30 80.0% A

13 30 43.3% D

21 30 70.0% C

23 30 76.7% B

26 30 86.7% A

18 30 60.0% C

14 30 46.7% D

6 30 20.0% D

21 30 70.0% C

6 30 20.0% D
04 Conclusion

Finally, we would want to emphasize how

critical it is to utilize contemporary
technology and stay up with industry
progress, as well as to be eager to offer
the greatest management techniques
and maintain ongoing oversight of
production lines and human resources.
Thank you

Any questions…?