International Plastic Laboratories and Services
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Fundamentals of Injection Molding

This 2-day seminar provides a full, basic knowledge of plastics injection molding technology. Covers the process, the machine, the parameters, the variables, the mold, the material,. quality, and common defects.

Section One - Introduction To Polymer Structure

            * Plastics Defined
            * Crystalline Versus Amorphous
            * Reaction To The Molding Process

Section Two - Basics Of Mold Construction

            * What Are The Components
            * How Do They Interact
            * Advantages Of Typical Designs

Section Three - The Injection Molding Machine

            * Injection Unit
            * Clamp Unit
            * The Controls

Section Four - Parameters Of The Molding Process

            * Identifying The Parameters
            * Establishing Values
            * Understanding Interactions

Section Five - The Role Of Polymer Structure

            * Material Selection Process
            * Why Crystalline Or Amorphous
            * Understanding Shrinkage

Section Six - Basic Design Considerations

            * Draft Angles, Undercuts
            * Wall Thickness, Transitions
            * Gates, Runners, Vents

Section Seven - The Concept Of Troubleshooting

            * Understanding How To Troubleshoot
            * The Four Areas Of Concern
            * Designing A Sensible Method

Section Eight - The Most Common Defects And Solutions

            * Video Examples
            * One-On-One Discussions
            * Classroom Problem Solving

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