Recent content by Mlpklr

I'm looking for information regarding "Real World" production speeds from anyone running .038 to .040 thick stocks. What kind of average speeds do you run, and why? Are you achieving maximum rated press speeds, and if not why? If you're running slower is it due to press performance, manpower...

Mechanical Engineer huh Erik? When you've actually learned how to print we can continue this discussion, because right now we're not speaking the same language. I can carry a consistent 5 micron ink film thickness out of an ink fountain; but that does not translate to an unvarying ink density...

I beg to differ; Closed Loop technology is designed to aid in maintaining color by taking the decision making away from the operator as far as the amount of ink key movement. That ink film is split through the roller train, oscillated to a different spot, mixed with water, applied to a plate...

This discussion simplified is whether a person who's read the Rules of the Road book or played a driving game on XBox can drive a car on the road........good theory, lets perpetuate that. Why not..they're making cars that park themselves right?!

With the implementation of this automation, so increases the investment to purchase such a machine. Would Heidelberg have you believe this three years of system service is free? The purchaser is paying for it in the cost of the machine with the initial investment. So logically the print shop...

Ooh....this is a slippery slope to traverse, I could probably provide varying examples for nearly 80% of the operators I've met, yet not one of them would consider themselves a "fool". Automation will never take the place of Craftsmanship. No matter how much automation you load onto a machine...

Gordo I tend to disagree. Craftsmanship is about mechanical skills as well as the other aspects you point out. The mechanical skills come into play as does time tested experience to produce a superior product for the customer. Time and again I've seen an experienced pressman work around a...

Unfortunately it appears this is the mindset and path of the industry. Reliance on automation has dwindled the craftsmanship to an all time low. Automation is intended to make an operators job easier, not take over for an unqualified pressman. Remember the days of manual ink key settings (no...

An ink film thickness gauge is supplied with every Mitsubishi press. The attached pdf is a page out of the parts book showing the gauge; part number for this gauge is KA32315. If the gauge is missing MLP U.S.A.,Inc. sells the gauge for $483.00. The attached picture shows a plaque which should...

Depending on the vintage machine, the dampener configuration will change slightly, but I've attached a roller diagram for a newer 51" machine.

I have made no claims, I have only relayed an experience a friend had. Other than provide the Heidelberg representative the man's name, phone number, and email address to contact him directly, I would be able to provide no further details than I have thus far. If I were the representative, I...

And to thoroughly piss him off there was a Heidelberg mechanic working at a shop 2 blocks away that wouldn't even bother to look at it. Needless to say he has purchased no more Heidelbergs.

Didn't wait 2 week for Heidelberg to remove the paper, waited 2 weeks for Heidelberg to evaluate the damage and order parts. Bent journals when it locked as well as twisting up a substantial amount of additional parts.

Cornishpastythighs - just noticed the UK location, I must admit I know absolutely nothing about the market across the pond! My comments pertained to the U.S. market; glad to here your Komori and Heidelberg service is excellent. With the costs of printing presses what they are, excellent service...

Given! My experiences differ from yours, which is what formulates our individual opinions. I can tell you that being in my position now, I strive to provide the level of service I wished I'd had while running a press.