How Process Control Feedback Can Save you Money

Problem

The large scope of this project and tight deadline posed several challenges to the print shop:

The shop would have to run round the clock for six days a week, meaning multiple employees operating the same laminator at potentially different settings. Inconsistent settings lead to inconsistent output, including waves and image curl.

Due to the inconsistencies with how they were operating their laminator, there was a lot of material waste, which in turn increased not only their material cost, but also labor costs and lead time.

The thick 10-over-10 mil thermal laminate that was used required a laminator powerful enough to consistently process the film day and night without heat loss or high temperatures.