Bobst’s Yvan Magni Addresses Design Efficiency at IADD•FSEA Odyssey

Beginning with basic areas of the designers’ responsibilities, the session examined how early design decisions affect set up, production speeds, and waste. Basic design issues were identified including using proper corner relief, designing to avoid the creation of fishtailing on the folder-gluer, flap design, material and finish choices, how glue problems can be caused by an insufficient thickness of carton material, and the best placement of windows and cutouts. Magni also provided visual examples of how proper design, including the use of perforations and alternate cuts, can avoid jams and slowdowns on the folder-gluer.