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"PRINTING-ROLLER POLISHER"
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Job Description:

  • 1) Operates polishing lathe to reduce circumference of printing rollers to specifications and remove defects, such as turning and polishing lines, high spots, and scratches: Mounts roller on mandrel of lathe, using hoist.

  • 2) Measures circumference of roller at several points to locate irregular spots, using girth tape.

  • 3) Examines surface of roller for defects.

  • 4) Depresses pedal to raise water vat and starts lathe to rotate roller in vat.

  • 5) Polishes roller by either of following methods: Moves polishing stone back and forth across length of roller, changing from coarse to finer grades of stone to impart acceptably smooth finish.

  • 6) Mounts flat stone on spindle of polishing head, starts oscillation of stone, and lowers stone onto surface of rotating roller.

  • 7) Moves lever to engage gear that moves machine head back and forth over surface of roller.

  • 8) Changes stones on machine head to impart final polish.

  • 9) Examines polished rollers for rough spots, pinholes, and scratches.

  • 10) Rubs scratches and rough spots with burnishing tool to finish roller.

  • 11) Verifies circumference of polished roller, using girth tape.

  • 12) Cleans roller before and after polishing, using cloth, water, and detergents or cleaning solution.

 

 

 


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DOT:   603.382-030

Job Number: 7908