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Web 101 Tutorial

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Section Topic
Introduction What is Web Handling?
Roller Intro Foundations of Web Handling
Roller: Track, Slip & Float Foundations of Web Handling
Roller Rules Foundations of Web Machines
Tension Control Foundations of Web Handling
Drive Systems Strategy for Global Tension Control
Nip Mechanics Nip Load Quality Control
Nip Applications Nips for Web Handling/Processing
Wrinkling How to Keep the Web Flat
Mechanics of Spreading Mechanics of Spreading
Guiding Controlling the Path of the Web
Slitting Systems Cutting Cleanly and Reliably
Coating Introduction
Printing Introduction Adding Print, Patterns and Pictures
Heating and Cooling the Web Heating, Drying, Curing, Cooling
Other Converting Concerns Etc, etc.
Intro to Winding Making a Quality Roll Product
Cores The Foundation of a Round Roll
Chucks and Shafts Holding the Wound Roll
Winder Arrangements Building a Winder to Build a Roll
Rewinder Productivity How Fast?
Rewinder Ergonomics Man and Machine
Winder Automation Roll Changes, Handling etc
Mechanical Issues Nuts and Bolts of the Machine
Electrical Issues PC's, PLC's, Drives and More
Theory of Winding Stresses and Strains
Wound Roll Defects How Not to Ruin the Product
Roll Quality Measurement Quantifying Quality
Roll Quality Inspection Best Instrument > your eyes
Extra Topics More About Winding
Material Properties Predicting Behavior
Physical Properites Geometrical Behavior
Level Caliper Secrets of a Level Process and Product
Thinking Thin? Challenges of Losing Weight/Inches
Moisture/Temperature Effects On Webs and Rolls Coaters, Ovens, Heaters, etc
Runnability of Webs The Mechanics of Web Breaks
Process/Product Development Design for Manufacturability
Safety Protecting Your Workers
Intro to Critical Thinking Practical Problem Solving
Define the Problem Practical Problem Solving
Determine - Intro and Formal Methods Practical Problem Solving
Determine - Street Smart Methods Practical Problem Solving
Decisions, Decisions Practical Problem Solving
Do Practical Problem Solving
Pitfalls of Problem Solving Practical Problem Solving
Optimization Finding "Best" for Your Process
Logic and Fallacies Practical Problem Solving
Example Problems Practical Problem Solving
Workbook Exercises Practical Problem Solving
Corrugations Wound Roll
Telescoping of Wound Rolls Telescoping of Wound Rolls
What are the Best Rollers for My Machine? Rollers
What We Know Mythbusting