Mould Design Appreciation

Course Content

Aim of the course

Attending the course will ensure that the delegates are more appreciative of the design, manufacture, proving and commissioning of new injection moulding tooling. In addition the course will explain the make-up of the industry and how it interfaces with the OEM, product designer and moulding organisations.

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

• Undertake mould strip-down and build-up exercises to evaluate design principle
• Demonstrate knowledge of Hot Runner Design principles
• Detail cooling requirements on future tooling development projects
• Specify correct heat treatment process required to achieve acceptable mould life
• Understand the implications of product design that requires a range of mould surface finishes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of 3D solid geometry design techniques
• Understand the route to manufacture requirements through CAD/CAM exposure
• Conduct effective project planning and monitoring activities
• Conduct more effective negotiations with external suppliers to reduce quoted charges
• Recommend appropriate designs for prototyping and pre-production situations
• Evaluate case studies from a variety of industrial applications
• Contribute to future mould trialling exercises during handover from mould-maker to moulder

Outcomes

Attending candidates will leave the course having heard the theory and been involved in ‘hands-on’ demonstrations of mould design, construction and assembly. They will also have discussed a very wide range of industrial situations and experiences that illustrate the key points being made throughout the course by the tutor.