14 Changeovers

1. Scope

Changeovers common to multiple i-Series machines.

2. Safety

Complete the isolations defined in 05 Safety.

3. Setup checks

• Film path aligned.

• Correct recipe selected.

• Seal tools at target temperature.

4. First-off approval

Record first-off checks and sign-off.

5. Tray guide adjustment (typical)

1. Place a tray between the guides.

2. Adjust until the tray is guided without resistance.

6. Installing new tooling (recipe setup overview)

Use this workflow when commissioning a new tool format.

1. Install the tooling.

2. Create a new recipe.

3. Set basic parameters:

   • Number of impressions.

   • Seal time and temperatures (start point: 1.0 s at 150 °C).

   • Registered film enabled (true/false).

   • Printer installed (true/false).

   • Downstream equipment fitted (true/false).

4. Set tray pitch, jaw speeds, and transfer speeds to slow values.

5. Verify tray position using controlled stops and adjust tray position/pitch.

6. Set film feed length so the cut-out aligns with the spreader plate.

7. Run test trays and adjust seal time/temperature for witness and adhesion.

8. Increase speeds after first-off approval.