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Plastics: Intelligent Molder, Program 3: Process Evaluation

This course has been discontinued and is no longer available.
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Product ID
arasim03
Training Time ?
64 to 128 minutes
Language(s)
English
Video Format
Standard Definition
Required Plugins
MasteryNet Player
Lesson Interactions
63
Quiz Questions
43
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Overview

This three part training series refers to three in-depth tests used to assess the accuracy and repeatability of an injection molding process. The three tests covered in Program Three are: The In-Mold Rheology Test, The Gate Seal Worksheet, and The DECOUPLED II Process Sheet.

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  • Install on any SCORM LMS
  • Rich multimedia presentation with interactions and quiz
  • Print certificate and wallet card
  • You have 30 days to complete the course
Audience

For technicians and process engineers working within the plastics industry who want to thoroughly evaluate both the capability and repeatability of a given injection molding machine, injection mold, or injection molding process.

Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
  • Introduction
  • In-Mold Rheology Test: Purpose/Objectives
  • In-Mold Rheology Test: Equipment
  • In-Mold Rheology Test: Procedure
  • In-Mold Rheology Test: Calculations
  • In-Mold Rheology Test: Graphing
  • In-Mold Rheology Test: Conclusions
  • Gate Seal Worksheet: Purpose/Objectives
  • Gate Seal Worksheet: Equipment
  • Gate Seal Worksheet: Procedure
  • Gate Seal Worksheet: Calculations
  • Gate Seal Worksheet: Graphing
  • Gate Seal Worksheet: Conclusions
  • DECOUPLED II Process Sheet: Purpose/Objectives
  • DECOUPLED II Process Sheet: Equipment
  • DECOUPLED II Process Sheet: Procedure
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
  • Know how to achieve a 'robust' injection molding process of any machine.
  • Understand why and how to determine the optimal filling rate.
  • Identify which pieces of equipment are required for the In-Mold Rheology Test.
  • Use procedures to properly perform the In-Mold Rheology Test.
  • Follow the steps involved for calculating the In-Mold Rheology Test.
  • Properly graph the results of the In-Mold Rheology Test.
  • Know how to proceed after calculating the recommended 1st Stage Fill Time.
  • Understand why and how to determine an adequate 2nd Stage Time.
  • Use the required pieces of equipment for the Gate Seal Worksheet.
  • Properly perform the Gate Seal Worksheet.
  • Calculate the Gate Seal Worksheet.
  • Properly graph the results of the Gate Seal Worksheet.
  • Follow proper procedure after calculating the 2nd Stage Time.
  • Understand why and how to determine a standardized setup sheet for each mold.
  • Use the required equipment for the DECOUPLED II Process Sheet.
  • Follow procedures to properly perform the DECOUPLED II Process Sheet.

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