Injection Moulding Theory & Practice
Training
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
2 Days
Course Objectives. oImprove your communication skills. oAllow you to communicate effectively. oProvide 'HANDS-ON' practical experience. oUnderstand how product quality issues arise. oUnderstand the economics of the overall process. oRecognise moulding faults & how they are caused. oUnderstand the use of different mould types. oControl the design, production processes effectively. Suitable for: Who is it for? Anyone involved in the, procurement design or use, of injection moulded products, or needing to improve their knowledge & understanding rapidly. oSenior company executives. oSales & Marketing executives. oPurchasing & procurement staff. oProject, Liaison & Customer Support Engineers. oPackaging Technologists. oDevice engineers. oConcept, Designers. oProduct designers. oSourcing &Liaison Engineers. oToolmakers &Tooling Engineers. oProject & Process Engineers. oQuality Assurance Engineers.
Important information
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- Injection Moulding Theory & Practice
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Teachers and trainers (1)
David Jeavons
Course Tutor
Course programme
Designed to provide a thorough undestanding of this process and its complexities.
Delivered using a well tried blend of theory & practice, the course ennables you to converse confidently with industy experts, and independently assess the validity of their advice.
Content
Introduction
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Everyday terminology & what it means
What is possible using Injection Moulding.
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Advantages & Disadvantages
The injection Moulding Process
o The moulding Cycle
o The moulding Machine, types & construction
Practical setting of a Moulding machine
o Systematic set-up of the Injection moulding machine
o Production of parts to specification & within cycle
o Selecting the right machine for optimum production
Processing, effects on polymer & performance
o Polymer properties during processing
o Product qualities after moulding
o How polymer impacts the decision making process
o How polymers dictate mould design decisions
o How polymers dictate machine selection
o Processing & product performance / quality
o Processing for thin wall products
o Processing in Packaging components
Plastics Materials
o Factors affecting material selection
o Polymer types
o Polymer choices in design
o Reinforcements & additives; why they are used
o Polymer related problems in finished parts
o Problems associated with plastic flow
o Cooling the polymer: effects on product quality
Injection Moulds
o Mould construction & terminology o Gate positioning considerations o Gates & runner systems o 2 plate moulds; in its many forms o 3 Plate & Stack Moulds; benefits & drawbacks o Family Moulds o Hot Runner moulds; advantages & disadvantages o Cascade / Valve gating techniques o Cooling, methods o Undercuts release mechanisms & core operation o Overview of CAD & flow analysis CFD o Prototyping methodsCalculations used in moulding
o Product cost Calculation
o Cooling time calculation
Common Injection Moulding Faults
o Their Causes & cures.
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Note: Component Cost Calculation spreadsheet is supplied as part of the course content; Microsoft Excel ®™ format
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Additional information
Contact person: David Jeavons
Injection Moulding Theory & Practice