Web
Handling and Converting
August
6 - 7
Pragati Maidan
New Delhi, India
Dr. David
Roisum
Finishing Technologies Inc.
Dr.
David Roisum of Finishing Technologies is a well-known authority
on web handling and converting. He has authored several books
including the newly published Winding: Machines, Mechanics
and Measurements, as well as more than 100 papers and articles
such as his monthly Web Works column in Converting magazine.
His background includes a variety of web manufacturing and
converting experiences: machine designer and research manager
for winders at Beloit Corp.; pilot lab setup at the Web Handling
Research Center; internal converting consultant to all business
units at Kimberly-Clark. Now as an independent consultant,
he helps troubleshoot problems in the paper, film, foil, nonwoven,
and textile industries. He has visited nearly 1,000 plants
during his 25-year career.
Course
Description:
Web Handling and Converting focuses on the essentials that
are required to understand most web manufacturing as well
as converting machines such as coaters, laminators, printers,
winders and so on. These must-know topics include rollers,
controls, nips, spreading, slitting, wrinkling and winding.
This course explains the fundamental physics behind web machinery
operation to provide guidance on how to troubleshoot real
problems using a range of measurement and analysis tools.
Course Outline