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Inspection Details

Press and job identification recorded

Document press number, job number, substrate, ink set, and date/time of inspection.

Inspector name and shift recorded

Enter the name of the person completing the inspection and the shift or crew.

Inspection completed at startup or changeover

Confirm when the inspection was performed.

Reference SOP or setup sheet available critical (required)

Verify the current setup sheet, SOP, or approved blade specification is available at the press.

Yes No N/A

Blade Identification and Installation

Blade type matches approved specification critical (required)

Confirm blade material and style match the job requirement.

Blade orientation and bevel direction correct critical (required)

Verify the blade is installed in the correct orientation for the press direction and chamber design.

Yes No N/A

Blade edge condition acceptable critical (required)

Check for nicks, burrs, scoring, or visible damage on the working edge.

Photo evidence (optional)

Blade seating and clamp engagement secure critical (required)

Confirm the blade is fully seated and clamped evenly with no visible gaps or uneven engagement.

Yes No N/A

Setup Measurements

Blade angle critical (required)

Measure the installed blade angle relative to the cylinder or web path.

Note (optional)

Blade extension critical (required)

Measure the exposed blade extension from the holder or clamp.

Note (optional)

Blade pressure critical (required)

Record the applied blade pressure or chamber pressure setting used during setup.

Note (optional)

Blade contact is even across the cylinder width critical (required)

Verify contact appears uniform with no chatter, skipping, or uneven loading across the blade.

Yes No N/A

Chamber, Cylinder, and Ink Condition

Chamber seals and end seals intact critical (required)

Verify seals are seated properly and show no leaks, tears, or excessive wear.

Yes No N/A

Cylinder surface free of visible scoring or contamination critical (required)

Inspect the cylinder surface for scoring, dried ink, debris, or other contamination that could affect blade wear or print quality.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Ink viscosity or condition within job specification

Confirm ink condition is within the approved range for the job and press setup.

Yes No N/A

No visible streaking, hazing, or chatter at startup critical (required)

Observe the first output for streaks, hazing, chatter, or other metering defects after setup.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Corrective Actions and Release

Deficiencies documented critical (required)

Record any non-conformance, defect, or setup issue found during inspection.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action completed and verified critical (required)

Confirm any required adjustment, replacement, or cleanup has been completed and rechecked.

Yes No N/A

Press released for production critical (required)

Authorize the press to continue running after setup verification and corrective actions, if any.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Signature of the inspector verifying the setup and inspection results.

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Run: Gravure Doctor Blade Setup and Inspection Log

Inspection Details

Blade Identification and Installation

Setup Measurements

Chamber, Cylinder, and Ink Condition

Corrective Actions and Release

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