Plastics: Intelligent Molder, Program 2: Mold 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 Two are: The Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test, The Mold Deflection Test, and The Tonnage Calculation Worksheet.

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.

• Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test: Purpose/Objectives
• Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test: Equipment
• Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test: Procedure
• Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test: Calculations
• Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test: Conclusions
• Mold Deflection Test: Purpose/Objectives
• Mold Deflection Test: Equipment
• Mold Deflection Test: Procedure
• Mold Deflection Test: Calculations
• Mold Deflection Test: Conclusions
• Tonnage Calculation Worksheet: Purpose/Objectives
• Tonnage Calculation Worksheet: Equipment
• Tonnage Calculation Worksheet: Procedure
• Tonnage Calculation Worksheet: Calculations
• Tonnage Calculation Worksheet: Conclusions

• Know how to achieve a 'robust' injection molding process of any machine.
• Understand the relationship of the injection flow rate and filling imbalance.
• Identify which pieces of equipment are required for the Cavity Imbalance Test.
• Know the procedures to properly perform the Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test.
• Know the steps involved for calculating the Dynamic Cavity Imbalance Test.
• Know how to proceed after calculating the cavity imbalance.
• Understand the importance of determining mold deflection, or flex.
• Identify which pieces of equipment are required for the Mold Deflection Test.
• Know the procedures to properly perform the Mold Deflection Test.
• Know the steps involved in calculating the Mold Deflection Test.
• Know how to proceed after calculating the Average Mold Deflection.
• Understand the importance of using the proper amount of tonnage.
• Identify which equipment is used for the Tonnage Calculation Worksheet.
• Know the procedures to properly perform the Tonnage Calculation Worksheet.
• Know the steps involved in calculating the Tonnage Calculation Worksheet.
• Know how to proceed after calculating the Tonnage Calculation Worksheet.