Plastics Injection Moulding Technology - Theory and Practice
Short course
In Shawbury
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Shawbury
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Duration
2 Days
To increase the delegate's knowledge of Injection Moulding and provide a clear understanding of the process. To facilitate and promote better communication: (a) within the delegate's' own company. (b) with their sub-contractors and suppliers. To explain industry 'jargon' in an understandable way. To provide practical experience of moulding. To identify selection criteria for process and tooling. To make delegates aware of polymers and their additives, in relation to. the finished part. Suitable for: Management and Sales Personnel. Product Designers. Purchasing and procurement personnel
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Course Overview:
A thorough appreciation of Injection Moulding is important for personnel involved with the design and development of products manufactured in this way and for those involved with the purchase and utilisation of injection moulded products and components.
This course offers a pathway to a Postgraduate Certificate in Polymer Engineering
Course Content:
- Injection Moulding Machine - Practical introduction to injection moulding machine cycle and functions.
- Moulds -Types of moulds - Their uses and benefits; Construction - Gates, runners, ejection and cooling systems; Design - Objectives and quality
- Computer Based Assistance - Material selection, flow analysis and C.A.D.
- Materials -Suppliers codes, interpreting data, storage and drying, fillers, relating test methods to finished products, industry terminology.
- Processing -Material behaviour during processing, the effects of mould temperature and filling rates etc. on economics and product quality. Standard machine controls and new control methods.
- Machine Selection -Selecting the right machine for the product, closed loop, clamp mechanisms, automation, manufacture and machine based Q.C. systems.
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Plastics Injection Moulding Technology - Theory and Practice