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Plastics Training Academy Workshops and Seminars:
Alphabetical List of Current Training
- Design of Experiments for Injection Molding
May 13-15, 2009
B. Johnson
Design experiments and mold the parts, measure the characteristics being analyzed, and interpret the results. When experiments are correctly set up and carried out, they can provide information to facilitate the production of high-quality parts.
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
October 21-22, 2008
D. Day October 2008 $1,045; 2009 Rates TBD
Designed to teach participants how to deal with process effects, such as draft, parting lines, ejectors, and gates on the engineering drawing and in the CAD file.
- Injection Mold Design Principles
May 26-27, 2009
M. Dropik
Teaches how to design for competitiveness through proven concepts for mold manufacturing technology. The seminar offers a thorough review of the fundamental mold design requirements and concentrates on the design elements that are necessary to produce a sound operational injection mold.
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Injection Molded Part Design Principles
May 21-22, 2009
J. Meckley
Provides an overview of plastic part design, material shrinkage and flow characteristics, mold design, and the injection molding process. Explains the causes of and solutions to many unexpected problems. Teaches participants how to recognize whether part design, material, runner design, gate location, process, or mold design is the source of a problem.
- Injection Molding Principles
October 22-24, 2008; March 9-11, 2009; May 6-8, 2009; August 10-12, 2009
B. Johnson October 2008 $1,245; 2009 Rates TBD
Offers a thorough understanding of injection molding basics and terminology and includes diagnosis and discussion of problem parts. Approximately half of this workshop is hands-on molding exercises.
- Injection Molding Troubleshooting
March 11-13, 2009; August 12-14, 2009
B. Young
Provides hands-on experience in solving common molding problems in the processing lab. Teaches the theory behind the solutions and problem-solving strategies in the classroom.
- Mold Maintenance and Mold Setting Principles
June 1-2, 2009
B. Young
- Plastic Material Selection and Troubleshooting
September 15-17, 2009
M. Sepe
Gain a better appreciation of how material properties affect part quality and performance. This seminar can benefit any persons seeking to improve their knowldge of plastic materials.
- Process Validation for Medical Injection Molding
May 11-12, 2009
S. Tucker
Covers the basic requirements for process validation in an FDA-regulated environment. At the end of the day, participants should be able to apply the concepts to their own processes.
- The Science of Mold and Part Design Optimization
August 5-6, 2009
J. Beaumont and D. Hoffman or D. Rose
This two-day seminar is designed for anyone involved with the development and production of plastics products or molds. This includes part designers, mold designers, and process engineers and technicians. The seminar is also well suited to managers, technical sales,and quality control personnel, as it teaches the fundamental understanding of the effects of plastic flow on the molding process, tooling design, and part design.
*We strongly recommend the purchase of the corresponding textbook since the seminar material is based on information presented in the book. Runner and Gating Design Handbook: Tools for Successful Injection Molding by John Beaumont
- Thermoplastic Materials and Testing
May 19-20, 2009
B. Young
Provides a comprehensive understanding of the common ASTM tests found on a standard material data sheet. The workshop is designed to familiarize participants with many of the actual tests through a hands-on lab portion that points out the strengths and weaknesses of the individual tests. Participants can gain a better understanding of the values presented when comparing materials and become better informed as to how those values can be applied.