Plastics Injection

Moulding Technology:
Theory & Practice
Short Course at Smithers Rapra, Shawbury, UK
23-24 April 2013
8-9 October 2013

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Plastics Injection Moulding Technology - Theory & Practice
2-day training course
23-24 April 2013
8-9 October 2013
Overview
This course offers a thorough appreciation of the injection moulding process for
anyone involved with the design, development or production of products manufactured
in this way and for those involved with the purchase or utilisation of injection moulded
components. A practical session is included to introduce participants to the injection
moulding machine.
Who will benefit?
Production/Process Quality Managers, personnel involved with the design,
development or purchase and utilisation of injection moulded products or components;
Technical Sales personnel.
Objectives
At the end of this course participants will:
n Understand the operation of the
injection moulding machine.
n Have practical experience of the
process and know how the machine
functions and it’s controls.
n Be aware of the different mould types
- hot runner; 3 plate; stack moulds
etc.
n Be aware of the dependence of
quality on machine setting.
n Recognise common moulding faults
and how they are caused.
n Recognise good moulding practice.
n Be aware of different plastics
materials, types, fillers, additives - the
reasons for their choice and their
effects.
n Understand some of the key criteria
affecting part design, mould design
and material selection.
n Be aware of ‘added value’ techniques
such as ‘in mould labelling’, two/multi
material moulding, insert and outsert
moulding.
n Understand the need and use of
‘profiles’ for injection, speed etc.
n Be aware of the additional capabilities
of today’s machines; closed loop,
machine based ‘QC’/SPC and
process control systems.
n Be familiar with the industry’s
terminology.
n Be better placed to communicate with
suppliers and technical staff.
Numbers will be limited to allow
close interaction between tutor
and delegates, particularly during
practical sessions. The course is run
in a relatively informal atmosphere and
specific problems can be discussed at
any stage.
Contents
n Injection Moulding Machine
Practical introduction to injection
moulding machine cycle and
functions.
n Moulds
Types of moulds - Their uses and
benefits;
Construction - Gates, runners,
ejection and cooling systems;
Design - Objectives and quality.
n Computer Based Assistance
Material selection, flow analysis and
C.A.D.
n Materials
Suppliers codes, interpreting data,
storage and drying, fillers, relating
test methods to finished products,
industry terminology.
n Processing
Material behaviour during
processing, the effects of mould
temperature and filling rates etc.
on economics and product quality.
Standard machine controls and new
control methods.
n Machine Selection
Selecting the right machine
for the product, closed loop,
clamp mechanisms, automation,
manufacture and machine based Q.C.
systems.
Presenter
John R. Hind, BSc., MSc.
Course Fee
£575.00 + VAT, includes course
manual, lunches & refreshments -
accommodation not included.
Venue
Smithers Rapra, Shawbury, Shropshire,
UK, SY4 4NR.
Conditions of Registration
Payment must be received prior to
attending the event and can be paid in £
Sterling, € Euro or US $. NB: Credit card
payments can only be taken in £ Sterling,
unless payment is made online via our secure
payment system.
The Course/Seminar Fee includes training
course/seminar lecture notes, lunches and
refreshments. Accommodation is not
included in the fee.
Joining instructions i.e. a letter of
confirmation, directions and hotel
information will be sent upon receipt of your
registration. Please contact the training
administrator if you have not received these
within 7 days of registration.
Cancellations
1. Cancellation terms for Courses/
Seminars held at Shawbury:
• Cancellations made up to 14 days
or more before the requested course/
seminar date will be refunded, less a
20% administration fee.
• Cancellations made within 14 days
of the course/seminar date will be
subject to the FULL course fee and no
refund will be given.
2. Smithers Rapra cannot be held
responsible for delegate cancellations
and ‘no-shows’ arising from situations
beyond its control, e.g. failures to
travel or attend owing to cancelled
flights, missed connections, weather
conditions, strikes etc., emergency
or illness. Smithers Rapra may, at its
discretion provide a substitute event, or
alternative date, if available.
Delegate Substitutions can be made at
any time without incurring extra charge.
Transfers to later Course/Seminar Dates -
this option only applies when more than one
date is offered for the same course/seminar.
o Requests to transfer to a later course/
seminar date made up to 14 days
or more before the requested course
date will be accommodated, subject to
availability of places on the new course/
seminar date.
o Requests to transfer to a later course/
seminar date made within 14 days of
the course date will be regarded as a
cancellation and subject to the FULL
course fee and no refund will be given.
o The option to transfer can be used only
once, after which non-attendance will
be treated as a cancellation and all
outstanding invoices will be due.
Amendments to Programmes
Smithers Rapra reserves the right to cancel
or modify any event in its programme.
In the event of a cancellation where an
alternative cannot be provided, payment
received in respect of that course will be
refunded in full. The liability of Smithers
Rapra is limited to the reimbursement of
the course/seminar fee.
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Plastics Injection Moulding Technology - Theory & Practice

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