Routsis Interactive Plastics Training - Injection Molding Production Training Courses

Production Series

Our Production Series consists of eleven interactive training courses, all of which are geared toward improving the knowledge base and processing skills of production personnel. With topics ranging from Injection Mold Setup to Troubleshooting Defects, this series covers a broad variety of plastics processing concepts and techniques.

A working knowledge of plastics materials is essential for all injection molding personnel. Our Understanding Plastics course explains how and why plastics are different. It also provides practical processing considerations and covers correct materials handling procedures.

Processors continue to capitalize on the efficiency and accuracy associated with all-electric injection molding machines. Our two Electric Injection Molding courses will allow production personnel to take advantage of the many benefits and capabilities of all-electric molding machines.

Participants will learn how to establish a process and maintain profitability. We also offer courses that take an in-depth look at production problems, such as warpage and weld lines.

Electric Injection Molding

Our two Electric Injection Molding courses will provide participants with a better understanding of the benefits and capabilities of modern all-electric injection molding machines. Safety concerns particular to electric molding machines are also covered.

These programs identify critical differences between hydraulic and all-electric injection molding machines – and teach participants how to optimize a given process running on an electric molding machine so that they can take advantage of those differences.

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wbt.im.ps.eim	2 Online Training Programs (2-3 hours, 1 user)	$297.00 †

Understanding Electric Injection Molding Machines

This training program will provide participants with a better understanding of how electric injection molding machines function – as well as the many benefits and capabilities associated with electric molding machines.

General Injection Molding Safety
Electric Molding Machine Safety
Machine Guarding
Comparing Hydraulic and Electric Machines
Basic Molding Machine Functions
Efficiency, Accuracy and Repeatability
Alternative Machine Designs
Typical Uses for Electric Injection Molding Machines

Processing with Electric Injection Molding Machines

Packed with in-depth processing information, this course will undoubtedly prepare processors for making more appropriate and cost-effective decisions. Participants will also learn how to optimize any process that's running on an electric injection molding machine.

Closed-Loop Process Controls
Hydraulic vs. Electric Molding Machine Controls
Process Optimization Strategies:
·    1st Stage Filling
·    1st Stage to 2nd Stage Transfer
·    2nd Stage Pack
·    Screw Delay
·    Screw Recovery
·    Screw Decompression
·    Cooling Time
·    Mold Opening
·    Part Ejection
·    Mold Closing
·    Clamping

The Effects of Mold Filling, Gating & Weld Lines

This course outlines mold filling and how different gating configurations affect filling. Also discussed are weld and meld lines and their effects on molded parts.

Weld line occurrence and strength determination
Gate types, location, and importance
Fatigue and cyclic stress
Tooling considerations

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cbt.im.ps.em	1 Interactive CD-ROM (1-2 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.em	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$97.00 †

Establishing an Injection Molding Process

This program shows participants how to quickly and effectively establish an injection molding process. Important safety issues associated with process set-up are stressed throughout the course. This program will also help molders reduce set-up and cycle times.

Material preparation, drying and mixing
Screw and barrel cleaning
Guidelines for setting each processing parameter
Procedures for proper injection velocity profile set-up
Proper clamp and part removal settings

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cbt.im.ps.ep	1 Interactive CD-ROM (1-2 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.ep	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$97.00 †

The Effects of Shrinkage, Warpage & Part Ejection

This course is designed to familiarize production personnel with complications that may arise during processing concerning shrinkage, warpage and ejection.

How packing affects shrinkage and warpage
Ejection systems for simple and complex geometry
The effects of part geometry
Amorphous vs. semi-crystalline polymer behavior

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cbt.im.ps.es	1 Interactive CD-ROM (1-2 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.es	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$97.00 †

Injection Mold Setup

This two part program covers the die-setting process from start to finish with an emphasis on safety. Proper procedures for mold inspection, preparation and installation are outlined. Injection Mold Setup also covers setup procedures for hydraulic, toggle and hydro-mechanical clamp systems.

Proper mold installation procedures
Important safety considerations
Proper water line set-up
Safety precautions for mold setup

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cbt.im.ps.ms	2 Interactive CD-ROMs (3-4 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.ms	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$197.00 †

Processing For Profit

Processing For Profit covers techniques used for increasing profitability while maintaining part quality. The course focuses on the relationship between the material, the mold and the molding machine. Also included is practical, up-to-date information about process documentation procedures - as well as some great tips on process optimization.

Material handling and preparation
Process documentation and its importance
Process optimization
Energy conservation

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cbt.im.ps.pp	1 Interactive CD-ROM (1-2 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.pp	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$97.00 †

Troubleshooting Defects

The goal of this two part program is to reduce scrap and improve part quality. Troubleshooting Defects is packed with information about problems encountered during the injection molding process. This course will help all members of your production team identify, isolate and eliminate the root cause of molded part problems.

Terminology and descriptions of molding defects
Systematic corrective troubleshooting procedures
Process documentation to ease the troubleshooting process
Long-term and short-term effects of process changes

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cbt.im.ps.td	2 Interactive CD-ROMs (2-4 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.td	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$197.00 †

Understanding Plastics

This program explains how and why plastics are different and cites several different types of polymers and processing considerations. Understanding Plastics emphasizes material handling, explains regrind, and covers the effects that moisture can have on molded part properties during processing.

The definition of plastics
Polymer classification
Material properties affected by processing
Proper material handling techniques
Processing characteristics of virgin and regrind

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cbt.im.ps.up	1 Interactive CD-ROM (1-2 hours)	contact us †
wbt.im.ps.up	Online Training Edition (1 user)	$97.00 †

Understanding Plastics (UK and European Market Version)

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wbt.im.ps.up.uk	1 Online Training Program (1-2 hours, 1 user)	$97.00 †

Understanding Plastics (Spanish Version)

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wbt.im.ps.up.sp	1 Online Training Program (1-2 hours, 1 user)	$97.00 †

Understanding Plastics (Mandarin Chinese Version)

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wbt.im.ps.up.mc	1 Online Training Program (1-2 hours, 1 user)	$97.00 †

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The CD-ROM prices listed here are for a single (1) workstation license. Online training prices are based on a single (1) user.
Substantial discounts are available for multiple workstation/user licenses. All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).
Prices are provided for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice.