Operating any tablet press is more than just pressing the start and stop button. To ensure the production of high quality product, to minimize downtime, and to maximize your investment in the industry-leading press you own, Fette recommends training for all of the people responsible for maintaining and running your press.
Level Based
Certification Training
We have developed a new, progressive training model, with tiered levels of assessment and certification. Participants must successfully complete the assessment, both written and practical, before they can move on to the next level. This type of level based certification was created to ensure that customers are adequately trained in operating and maintaining Fette equipment.
To this end, Fette requires that all participants achieve a 100% score on both the written and practical assessments, to be administered at each level. To help meet the needs of individuals on all learning levels, we will allow the use of hand written notes and other training materials to be used during the written and hands on portions of the certification assessments. Achieving the full certification would require successfully completing all five levels, which would approximately take three weeks. However, it is not a mandatory requirement that the levels be completed in direct succession. For learning purposes and to ensure that each participant receives individual attention, Fette will limit the total number of participants per class to six (6) attendees per class.
The total System Controller (TSC) has been configured with security levels reflective of the corresponding levels of certification. As the requirements of each level are successfully met, the appropriate security access will be granted.
To find out more information please call 973-586-8722 and ask for Bill Garneau.
Benefits of
Trained Employees
Increased:
- Machine availability
- Output
- Product quality
Reduced:
- Material losses
- Changeover times
- Downtimes
Faster:
- Error finding & fixing
- Wear detection
Thanks to our modular range of training programs, employees in production, technology, maintenance, development, and even cross-sectoral departments can be trained in their specific areas relevant to production. Individually compiled training sessions are also available and can be customized to your needs.
Programs
Introductory Course
Introductory Course
Length of time: 1 dayAudience: Operators, Maintenance Staff, Machine Setters, Developers, Quality Managers, Technologists, Project Managers, IT Administrators, Supervisors
In this training course, you will learn the specialized terms and functional operation associated with a tablet press. You will be familiarized with all of the machine’s safety features and will have manufactured your first tablet.
- Machine & System Overview
- Work Safety Instructions
- Functional Principles
- Production Parameters
- Practical Exercises
Operations
Operations
Length of time: 2 days
Audience: Operators, Machine Setters, Quality Managers, Technologists
After this training course, you will be capable of safely handling the machine and the tasks associated with it. You will manufacture tablets to pre-set specifications and independently perform minor optimizations in production. Furthermore, you will learn how to detect early on any possible signs of wear and how to prevent it.
- General Settings
- Production Parameters
- Formulation Setup
- Production Setup
- Compression Force Control
- Sorting System
- Wear Parts
- Initial Troubleshooting Skills
- Practical Exercises
Maintenance Mechanics
Maintenance Mechanics
Length of time: 2 days
Audience: Maintenance Staff (Mechanical)
After this training course, you will be capable of safely handling the machine and the tasks associated with it. You will systematically remedy errors and carry out professional maintenance.
- General Settings
- Wear Parts
- Reference Marks
- Zero Balance
- Lubrication System
- Sorting System
- Rotor Clamping System
- Practical Exercises
Maintenance Electronics
Maintenance Electronics
Length of time: 2 days
Audience: Maintenance Staff (Electronic)
After this training course, you will be capable of safely handling the machine and the tasks associated with it. You will systematically remedy errors and carry out professional maintenance.
- System & Component Overview
- Network & CAN-Bus
- Safety PLC
- Reference Marks
- Zero Balance
- Lubrication System
- Drives
- Fault Finding
- Battery Exchange (only i-Generation)
- Practical Exercises
Tableting Performance
Tableting Performance
Length of time: 1-2 days
Audience: Experienced Operators, Developers, Quality Managers, Technologists
After this training course, you will be experienced in safe handling of the machine and the tasks associated with it. You will systematically remedy production errors and independently carry out performance-optimized processes. Customized training with selected content such as:
- Eliminate Quality Issues (e.g. Weight Variation, Tablet Contamination, Sticking, Capping, Laminating)
- Optimize Product Flow
- Minimize Product Loss
- Increase Output
Galenic
Galenic
Length of time: 2 days
Audience: Experienced Operators, Developers, Quality Managers, Technologists
After this training course, you will be capable of safely operating Fette Compacting Galenic software and generating graphics (force-way diagrams).
- Machine Adjustment
- Single-Punch Pressing
- Production of Multi-Layer Tablets
- Using the Galenic Software
- Practical Exercises
Bi-Layer Compression
Bi-Layer Compression
Length of time: 1 day
Audience: Experienced Operators, Developers, Quality Managers, Technologists
After this training course, you will be capable of safely handling the machine and the tasks associated with it. You will manufacture 2-layer tablets to specifications and independently perform minor optimizations in production.
- Functional Principle of Bi-Layer Tablets
- Mechanical Modifications of the Press
- Parameters of Bi-Layer Relevance
- Bi-Layer Product Setup
- Practical Exercises
Tableting Tools
Tableting Tools
Length of time: 1 day
Audience: Operators, Machine Setters, Quality Managers, Technologists
After this training course, you will be familiar with the various manufacturing standards for tools. You will know how tools are cleaned, maintained and stored. This will enable you to reduce downtimes and improve machine availability.
- Manufacturing Standards
- Coatings
- Dies & Segment Technology
- Handling, Cleaning, Polishing & Inspection
- Defect Analysis
- Practical Exercises
In-Process Control
In-Process Control
Length of time: 1 day
Audience: Operators, Maintenance Staff, Developers, Quality Managers, Technologists
After this training course, you will be capable of correctly setting the in-process parameters and evaluating the respective protocols. You will be able to clean, maintain and operate the tablet tester. Furthermore, you will master operation of the control loops for tablet weight and breaking strength.
- Mechanical Construction
- Operation
- Process-Relevant Parameters
- Tablet Weight & Hardness control
- Practical Exercises
Turret Changeover
Turret Changeover
Length of time: 0.5 day
Audience: Operators, Maintenance Staff, Machine Setters, Technologists
After this training course, you will be capable of safely and quickly changing the turret. This will enable you to reduce conversion times and improve machine flexibility.
- Installation & Removal of a Turret
- Practical Exercises
2090i Removal Arm
2090i Removal Arm
Length of time: 0.5 day
Audience: Maintenance Staff
After this training course, you will be capable of safely handling the removal arm. You will be able to adjust electronic boundaries and traverse paths. This will enable you to reduce conversion times and improve machine flexibility.
- Position & Functional Principles
- “Teaching” of the Removal Position
- Practical Exercises
