Q: What press data does Metrix require?

Product: Metrix
Version: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Operating System: Windows XP or Windows 2000
Last Updated: December 23, 2005

A: Most of the press data Metrix requires to calculate layouts is related to the dimensional parameters of the press - the maximum and minimum sheet sizes it can run, plus the required gripper margin, etc. Of course each press also needs an identifying name. There are some optional fields as well that if supplied just enable Metrix to more fully populate the JDF files it exports.

The list below gives a brief explanation of each field. Required fields are marked with an asterisk ("*").

Field
Description
Example
Name* The name used throughout Metrix to identify this press. Speedmaster 102
Manufacturer Optional field used in some exported JDF.  
Model Name Optional field used in some exported JDF.  
Model Number Optional field used in some exported JDF.  
Serial Number Optional field used in some exported JDF.  
Maximum Sheet Around Cylinder* The maximum sheet size around the cylinder this press can run. 720 mm
Maximum Sheet Across Cylinder* The maximum sheet size aross the cylinder this press can run. 1020 mm
Minimum Sheet Around Cylinder* The minimum sheet size around the cylinder this press can run. 340 mm
Minimum Sheet Across Cylinder* The minimum sheet size across the cylinder this press can run. 450 mm
No Image Bottom* The gripper margin at the bottom of the sheet. Metrix will not allow any page bleed in this area. 11 mm
No Image Top* The no image area at the top of the sheet. Metrix will not allow any page bleed in this area. 4 mm
No Image Sides* The no image area on each side of the sheet. Metrix will not allow any page bleed in this area. 4 mm
No Page Bottom* The area at the bottom of the sheet that Metrix will not allow any finished page area to enter. This is used to prohibit finished products butting up to the edge of the sheet, and also to ensure there is room to place press sheet marks. 3 mm
No Page Top* The area at the top of the sheet that Metrix will not allow any finished page area to enter. This is used to prohibit finished products butting up to the edge of the sheet, and also to ensure there is room to place press sheet marks. 3 mm
No Page Sides* The area on each side of the sheet that Metrix will not allow any finished page area to enter. This is used to prohibit finished products butting up to the edge of the sheet, and also to ensure there is room to place press sheet marks. 3 mm
Plate Brand Optional field used in some exported JDF.  
Plate Dimension Around Cylinder* The dimension of the plate around the cylinder. 770 mm
Plate Dimension Across Cylinder* The dimension of the plate across the cylinder. 1030 mm
Plate Thickness* The thickness of the plate. 1.1 mm
Perfects* Whether the press can perfect or not. False
Maximum Stock Thickness* The maximum stock thickness this press can run. 3 mm
Minimum Stock Thickness* The minimum stock thickness this press can run. 0.02 mm
Set Back The distance from the plate edge to the press sheet edge.  

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