Sheet Extrusion Part 2

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Blended learning in Telford

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    4 Days

This course is designed to introduce candidates to the fundamental principles associated with running a sheet extrusion line and its downstream equipment and is appropriate to an NVQ Level 2 standard of performance. Suitable for: Operators who could then assist with routine start-up & shut-down. Production and Product Design or Development Engineers. Logistics and Procurement staff. Toolroom and Maintenance personnel

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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The Technical Centre, Halesfield 7, TF7 4QL

Start date

On request

About this course

Candidates should have been employed within an extrusion environment for a period of no less than 3 months and have some knowledge of the process requirements or they should have completed our pre-course questionnaire and achieved a score of 25% or above.

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Course programme

Course Content

The course is a blend of theory and practical application sessions, to provide a basic understanding of the sheet extrusion process and associated working practices.

Objectives of the course

On completion of the course the delegates will be able to:

  • Identify process hazards, state safety requirements and apply safe working practices
  • Start-up and shut-down a sheet extrusion machine safely and efficiently
  • Detail the basic construction, control and operation of a sheet extrusion machine
  • Identify relevant ancillary equipment and describe its usage
  • Describe common flat die construction principles and simple maintenance procedures
  • Describe the nature of plastic materials and list common types and grades
  • List common sheet extrusion problems and suggest remedial actions
  • State common quality systems, techniques and quality requirements associated with the sheet extrusion process

Individual candidate knowledge levels are assessed both pre and post course attendance, after which a management report is provided to help identify any further training requirements or career progression possibilities.

Qualification

Polymer Processing Certificate Part 2.
Material covered has been aligned to the content of an NVQ at Level 2 and can be used as underpinning knowledge towards achieving the award, if so desired.

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