This Course is For:

This is the ideal course for someone interested in the proper setup of a molding machine. Machine sequences along with “rules of thumb” as well as “do’s & don’t” of processing will be addressed.

You will also gain a fundamental understanding of the overall injection molding process via Scientific Molding from the Plastics Point of View.

Class Duration: 3 Days - 2 Day Machine Time and 1 Days Lecture/Classroom.

Cost to Attend: $1495.00

Course Summary: Fundamentals of Scientific Injection Molding is an ideal class for someone that

wishes to learn and understand the basics of injection molding while correlating classroom theory with hands-on machine time.

The class involves:

• The Injection Molding Machine - Basics
• Polymeric Materials Fundamentals - Basics
• The Four Primary Plastic Conditions and their effects on Processing & Molded Part Properties
• Hands-on Implementation of Screw Position Switchover Techniques via Scientific Molding
• Machine Operating Controls
• Calculations to Convert Machine Parameters to Plastic Parameters – At the Machine
• Establishing Universal Processing Parameters: How to run same process worldwide.
• Estimating Clamp Tonnage
• Sizing Injection Units
• Processing & Troubleshooting
• Injection Molded Part Problems & Solutions

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