Printing
Printing presses depend on perfectly true cylinders and rolls. Brush plating repairs scores, pits and worn journals on press components in place — avoiding the cost and delay of pulling and regrinding a cylinder.
Typical components
- Impression and plate cylinders
- Anilox and ink rolls
- Worn journals and bearing seats
- Scored or pitted cylinder surfaces
- Folder and cutter components
Why brush plating works here
- Scores and pits filled and blended back to a smooth running surface
- Hard nickel deposits resist wear from continuous press operation
- Repairs done on the press — no cylinder removal required
When the Press Stops, Call CMC
Have you ever heard the sound that a printing press makes when it's running at full speed and something brings it to a complete and unplanned stop? When this happens, you need to be able to call someone who is reliable and available in your time of need — a company that understands the necessity for immediate action and has the experience to solve your cylinder problem with accuracy and efficiency.
Canadian Metal-Ad Corporation specializes in brush plating and are on-site metal finishing experts. One of the largest specialized markets for brush plating is the printing industry. Press components are brought to CMC for re-surfacing by manufacturers, repair shops and print houses. The ability to repair scratches, dings, dents, smashes and other defects on printing cylinders and rolls without disassembly is CMC's most highly prized attribute. CMC is strategically located for prompt coast-to-coast response for emergency calls.
Smashed Cylinder Repair — In Detail
Smashed blanket cylinders are built up using copper material and reworked to the original height of the cylinder. Various precision measuring tools are used to ensure an even surface and correct tolerance. The technician physically and chemically removes corrosion from the cylinder surface; the corroded area is then built up with copper, the surface is reworked to size, and a hard nickel coating is deposited. Throughout the process little heat is generated and the surrounding area is not affected in any way.
When an Allen wrench went through two units and damaged four cylinders, CMC equipment and technicians were flown to Vancouver, BC from our Brampton facility in Ontario. The turnaround time from damage to repair was four days. The realized cost savings were in excess of $400,000 — which would have included cylinders, replacement parts and about three weeks in lost downtime and revenue.
Have a printing repair?
Send us the drawings and photos — we'll respond with a plan and a quote.