PET110 - Scientific Injection Molding
Course Description
The course emphasis is on scientific approach to a somewhat complex injection molding process in order to simplify and eliminate basic misunderstandings about processing techniques employed today throughout the industry. Participants will learn the importance of understanding polymer basics, material flow properties, viscosity-shear rate curve, major plastics variables in molding, decoupled molding techniques, data analysis, and interpretation. The course will cover fundamental and scientific approaches to material drying, venting, cooling, use of regrind, how to prepare a universal set-up sheet, cycle time optimization, tooling considerations, etc. Use of modern tools and techniques, such as mold flow analysis, cavity pressure transducers, and data acquisition tools along with troubleshooting techniques will also be covered.
Course content:
- Polymer Basics, Plastics Materials and Flow Characteristics
- Part Design Fundamentals
- Overview of Basic Injection Molding Process
- Drying, Material Mixing, Coloring, Regrind Usage
- Major Process Variables
- Decoupled Molding, Universal Set Up Sheet
- Tooling Considerations, Venting, Cooling, Ejection
- Cycle Time Optimization and Troubleshooting Techniquesbr
- Mold Flow Analysis
- Tricks to Improve Productivity
- Modern Injection Molding Operation
Future Offering
Spring 2024
Fees
$475.00
Modality
Online Synchronous
Synchronous sessions will be “Live session via ZOOM” and you will be provided access. You will be interacting online with your instructor and classmates for the entire time, please see the schedule details on the registration page. A Wi-Fi or Internet connection is required.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Plastics Engineering Technology : Required Courses