Hard Skills
AdvancedGravure Cylinder PreparationThe process of preparing and engraving cylinders for rotogravure printing, including cleaning, plating, and surface polishing.
IntermediateColor ManagementEnsuring consistency and accuracy of colors from digital files to final printed output using spectrophotometers and ICC profiles tailored for gravure.
IntermediateDigital PreflightingChecking digital artwork for potential printing issues like low resolution, trapping errors, or incorrect color spaces before the platemaking stage.
IntermediateChemical Etching and Plating SafetySafe management and application of solvents, acids, and plating chemicals used in the gravure cylinder production process.
AdvancedElectronic Engraving SystemsOperating sophisticated machinery to mechanically or laser engrave image cells into the copper surface of gravure cylinders.
IntermediateImage Retouching for GravureAdjusting digital images to optimize them specifically for the gravure process, including tonal adjustments and sharpening based on cell depth.