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Extrusion Courses

Our Single Screw Extrusion and Twin Screw Extrusion series were developed in collaboration with The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and Polymer Training Limited (PTL) and are designed to provide online training for all extrusion personnel.

Math for Extruders is an exclusive online training course for all personnel within the extrusion industry who would like to expand or fine tune their math skills.

We also offer Dr. Chris Rauwendaal’s extrusion training programs on CD-ROM. These courses are designed for extruder operators, process engineers, and technical service personnel.

These interactive extrusion training programs will help teach any employee the concepts relating to the machine, material, process, quality, startup, shutdown, problem solving, material handling, and the correct terminology associated with extrusion.

Rauwendaal Extrusion Series (CD-ROM)

These extrusion training programs are designed for extruder operators, process engineers, and technical service personnel.

This seven disc series was developed by Dr. Chris Rauwendaal, an internationally reknown expert and author on extrusion.

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cbt.ex.cdrom	7 Interactive CD-ROMs (7-12 hours)	contact us †

Program 1: Extrusion Machinery

Presents basic extrusion terminology
Covers extrusion machinery
Explains main extruder components
Discusses main extruder components

Program 2: Instrumentation and Control

Covers instrumentation and control
Describes types of extrusion lines
Explains common control methods

Program 3: Plastics and Plastic Properties Important in Extrusion

Covers the main types of plastics used in extrusion
Discusses flow properties
Discusses thermal properties

Program 4: How an Extruder Works

Describes the inner workings of an extruder
Explains the functional zones
Explains the mechanisms at work
Illustrates actual behavior of the polymer in the extruder

Program 5: How to Run an Extruder

How to get an extruder to run
How to set proper operating conditions
How to shut down the extruder
How to clean the extruder
How to address safety issues

Program 6: How to Troubleshoot Extruder Problems

How to solve extruder problems
Prerequisites for efficient troubleshooting
Step-by-step approach to find the cause of a problem
Practical solutions for each possible problem

Program 7: ITX Extrude

The ITX Extrude provides a user-friendly, point and click approach to extrusion. The user can input data such as screw diameter, channel depth, helix angle, and melt viscosity. Instant calculations are made to determine important parameters. Data is presented in numerical and graphical form, including animation for optimal comprehension.

Math for Extruders

This two-part training program was created for all personnel within the extrusion industry who would like to expand or fine tune their math skills.

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wbt.ex.mfm	2 Online Training Programs (3-4 hours, 1 user)	$197.00 †

Program 1

Whole Numbers, Negative Numbers and Decimals
Using a Calculator
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
Rounding Numbers and Significant Figures
Formulas, Equations and Order of Operations

Program 2

Metric and Imperial Units
Length and Distance
Area, Volume & Flow
Weight, Mass and Force
Conversions
Understanding Percentages
Calculating Tolerances

Single Screw Extrusion

Our Single Screw Extrusion Series is designed to provide training for anyone working in a production environment. These programs use animation and actual production footage to demonstrate complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout these training programs.

Tailored for Single Screw Extruders, these training courses provide specific information for all extruders from blown film to profile extrusion. Whether you use single stage or vented extruders, the information will relate to the equipment, materials, and processes operating at your facility.

This training series with help teach any employee on the concepts relating to the machine, material, process, quality, startup, shutdown, problem solving, material handling as well as the correct terminology associated with Single Screw Extrusion.

If your company is a Blown Film, Pipe, or Profile extrusion house, we also recommend that you consider using our advanced process simulation software to help you further develop the applicable skills and capabilities of your production employees.

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wbt.ex.sse	8 Online Training Programs (6-10 hours, 1 user)	$597.00 †

Program 1: The Extruder

Discusses the drive system of the extruder including the motor and gearbox
Introduces the material feed systems used in Single Screw Extrusion
Covers the entire screw and barrel assembly including screw design and venting
The die and adaptor are presented along with the extruder’s control system

Program 2: Plastic Materials

Introduces the plastics industry and the nature of plastic materials
Explains complex concepts such as melt viscosity and polymer flow
Provides detailed explanations of both shear and shear heating with plastics
Covers the behavior of both amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers
Gives an understanding of shrinkage, orientation, and degradation

Program 3: The Extrusion Process

Explains the mechanics of Single Screw material feeding and conveying
Melting processes for standard and barrier screw designs are covered in detail
Describes the commonly used types of dispersive and distributive mixing systems
Covers the pumping, shaping, cooling, and cutting of the extrudate
Cites important safety precautions for working around extrusion equipment

Program 4: Preventive and Corrective Actions

Covers common extrusion defects and their typical causes
Explains the importance of accurate process monitoring
Differentiates between open and closed loop process control systems
Ways to adjust the process and detect equipment problems are also covered

Program 5: Startup, Changeover and Shutdown

Provides common procedures to start-up and shut-down an extruder
Details both upstream and downstream changeovers
Die, material, and color change considerations are also covered
The importance of safety and cleanliness are stressed throughout this series

Program 6: Quality

Defines quality and its importance to the success of extrusion operations
Explains the concepts of quality assurance vs. quality control
Covers the form, fit, and functionality of the extruded product
Critical vs. non-critical extrudate defects are compared and contrasted
The importance of meeting the customer’s needs is stressed throughout the course

Program 7: Material Handling

Stresses the importance of proper material handling – from delivery to feedthroat
Covers various vacuum conveyance and hopper loader systems
The problems associated with not drying hygroscopic materials
Details ways to blend materials while avoiding material contamination

Program 8: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Focuses on getting the right answer in the shortest time
Easy to follow problem solving steps and rules are detailed
The importance of documentation and procedure is stressed throughout the course

Twin Screw Extrusion

Our Twin Screw Extrusion Series is designed to provide training for anyone working in a production environment. These programs use animation and actual production footage to demonstrate complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout these training programs.

Tailored for Twin Screw Extruders, these training courses provide specific information for profile, pipe, or compounding extruders. Whether you use a co-rotating or counter rotating extruder, the information will relate to the equipment, materials, and processes operating at your facility.

This training series with help teach any employee on concepts relating to the machine, material, process, quality, startup, shutdown, problem solving, material handling as well as the correct terminology associated with Twin Screw Extrusion.

If your company is a Pipe or Profile extrusion house, we also recommend that you consider using our advanced process simulation software to help you further develop the applicable skills and capabilities of your production employees.

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wbt.ex.tse	8 Online Training Programs (6-10 hours, 1 user)	$597.00 †