Plastics: Intelligent Molder, Program 1: Machine Evaluation

This training, refers to three in-depth tests used to assess the accuracy and repeatability of any injection molding machine at your facility. The three tests covered in Program One are: The Dynamic Check Ring Repeatability Test, The Load Sensitivity Test, and The Platen Deflection Test.

The Intelligent Molder Series will greatly benefit any participant of RJG's classroom-based, Master Molder(SM) Certification Series - either as a primer or as follow-up training. Since training contains advanced concepts, participants should have a thorough understanding of the injection molding process.

For technicians and process engineers that want to thoroughly evaluate both the capability and repeatability of a given injection molding machine, injection mold, or injection molding process.

• Check Ring Repeatability Test: Purpose/Objectives
• Check Ring Repeatability Test: Equipment
• Check Ring Repeatability Test: Procedure
• Check Ring Repeatability Test: Calculations
• Check Ring Repeatability Test: Conclusions
• Load Sensitivity Test: Purpose/Objectives
• Load Sensitivity Test: Equipment
• Load Sensitivity Test: Procedure
• Load Sensitivity Test: Calculations
• Load Sensitivity Test: Conclusions
• Platen Deflection Test: Purpose/Objectives
• Platen Deflection Test: Equipment
• Platen Deflection Test: Procedure
• Platen Deflection Test: Calculations
• Platen Deflection Test: Conclusions

• Know how to achieve a robust injection molding process of any machine.
• Understand the importance of verifying the consistency of the check ring.
• Identify which pieces of equipment are required for the Check Ring Test.
• Know the procedures to properly perform the Check Ring Repeatability Test.
• Know the steps involved for calculating the Check Ring Repeatability Test.
• Know how to proceed after calculating the Check Ring Variation.
• Understand the importance of determining how the injection flow rate is altered.
• Identify which pieces of equipment are required for the Load Sensitivity Test.
• Know the procedures to properly perform the Load Sensitivity Test.
• Know the steps involved in calculating the Load Sensitivity Test.
• Know how to proceed after calculating the Load Sensitivity Test.
• Understand the importance of stationary platen deflection.
• Identify which pieces of equipment are required for the Platen Deflection Test.
• Know the procedures to properly perform the Platen Deflection Test.
• Know the steps involved in calculating the Platen Deflection Test.
• Know how to proceed after calculating the Platen Deflection Test.