QuadTech’s MultiCam system

L Adimoolam of Dinamalar explains how this inspection system has helped achieve saleable copies with minimum print impressions at start up.

17 Jul 2013 | By PrintWeek India

Describe your company?
Chennai-based Dinamalar is a daily newspaper published in Tamil from Tamil Nadu. The newspaper was founded by T V Ramasubbaiyer in 1951. The daily was initially started to voice the cause of merging of the Tamil speaking region of India around Kanyakumari district with Madras presidency.
 
What does QuadTech MultiCam system do?
QuadTech MultiCam system is a closed loop colour-to-colour register control and ribbon control (cut-off) system designed to work on QuadTech’s Icon integrated platform. It help us to achieve saleable copies within a minimum number of print impressions from start up, thereby reducing waste and increasing savings and maximising quality.
 
Did you look at any other similar machines?
We did evaluate other systems in the market but eventually decided to go with Quadtech due to its quality and a good working relationship.
 
Why did you make the purchase?
We underwent a recent expansion in Madurai, with a high speed double width Manugraph Smartline printing press. Also, we print five editions in a normal print schedule.  We needed an autoregister and cut-off control system, which could cope with the varying press speed, reduce start up waste, control register within limited deviation during press speed up and speed down. So for the on-press control accessory we decided on QuadTech’s MultiCam as its consistency and quality is proven.
  
What features do you particularly like?
It is reliable, compact and needs very little maintenance. 
 
How fast is it?
In every start-up we are able to get the (saleable copy) colour register within 150 copies.
 
How easy is it to use?
QuadTech’s Icon graphical user interface is very simple and easy to use and we can train a print operator within hours.
 
How much time or money has it saved?
QuadTech’s reliability and consistency allows our staff to focus on important tasks like quality checks and monitoring other press operations. In fact, we had opted for QuadTech for our newly designed UV tower with three forme rollers for high quality printing. 
 
Has it won you any new work?
Yes. And we are expecting few more.
 
Would you say that it offers value for money?
Yes. We are very pleased with its performance and reliability.
 
Any difficulties during the installation or after?
Installation was virtually trouble free. The operational and technical training provided by QuadTech during installation and commissioning of the system was commendable.
 
What about the pre and after-sale service?
Excellent. QuadTech has an office in Ahmedabad and that helped to expedite the response in shortest time possible.  
 
Who do you think the machine is right for?
This system is right for newspaper publications especially with multiple editions. 
 
Under what circumstances would you buy another?
We have a good relationship with QuadTech – and we had worked with them to develop the first register control system for “Y” type web offset print units, way back in 2003. As and when we plan for the installation of press in our unit, a QuadTech system will be a part of that plan.


Conclusion
User’s verdict
Speed 5/5
Quality 5/5
Reliability 4/5
Value for money 4/5
Supplier’s Response
Hemant Desai, general manager, Quadtech, says, “Dinamalar is one of the first customers for most of our legacy products. One of the most quality conscious newspapers from south, Dinamalar has chosen MultiCam for its recent investment in high-speed Manugraph Smartline press as it is a critical link in the entire value chain of Dinamalar that ensures enhanced print quality resulting in better reader experience and faster make-ready with minimal operator intervention thereby reducing significant waste. This system is integrated with PLC drive for faster communication and reduced maintenance. Thus, MultiCam system is the latest weapon for newspaper customers in their fight against wastage and print with quality and consistency.” 
Contact
Hemant Desai
general manager, QuadTech
+91 79 26421863
hemant.desai@quadtechworld.com