Understanding Processing Technology

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Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    2 Days

Course Objectives. oTo provide a basic understanding of plastics processes & materials. oAllow you to evaluate technical issues & contribute in the decision making process confidently. oImprove communication with customers & suppliers. oAssess the value of the solutions being offered. Note: This course will also provide a basis for further training in more detailed aspects of plastics technology. Suitable for: Who is for? This 2-day course is intended to for anyone new to plastics or with very little or no knowledge of its processing technologies, & has been designed to assist: oPurchasing & procurement staff. oProduct Designers; Polymer suppliers. oPackaging technologists. oQA Engineers. Liaison Engineers. oManagement Sales & Marketing staff. The course will also benefit anyone changing roles, which now involve plastic processes or products, as well as improving their communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

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David Jeavons

David Jeavons

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Course programme

“A short course that explains the basics. It won’t make you an expert, but it will help you to understand the technicalities, without blinding you with science!”

Content

Introduction

    Everyday terms used in Plastics processing What’s possible with plastic Identifying manufacturing methods Identifying end use limitations Assessing designs for manufacture Comparative manufacturing costs

Basic polymer Technology

o Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics

o Strengths & Weaknesses

o Material selection

Plastics materials: Basic properties

    The physical and chemical properties of plastics Comparison with other materials Commodity Thermoplastics Engineering thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics Fillers & additives Cost factors

Processing technologies: comparison application & use

    Injection moulding Extrusion (pipe, film sheet etc)

o Blow moulding

o Vacuum forming

o Rotational moulding

o Machining

o Cost comparison

    Choosing between processes; basic criteria

Moulds & tooling

o Tooling: cost comparison

o Quantity requirements

o What can & can’t be done

Assembly Methods;

o Automation possibilities

o Welding (Ultrasonic, vibration etc)

o Assembly (snap fits, screws etc

    Costs in assembly

Product Aesthetics Finishing & decoration

o Decoration methods

o In Mould techniques

o Plating

o Labels

o Mould surface texture

o Prototype moulds

Cost reduction Methods

o Identifying cost reduction areas

o Assessing cost reduction implications

o Assessing designs for economic production

Plastics and the environment:

    Recycling-legislation

Future developments:

    Brief introduction to new materials and processes Rapid manufacturing & prototyping

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