Plastics: An Introduction to Injection Molding (Spanish)

This training, presented in the spanish language, provides a general introduction to the plastics industry with a primary focus on the day-to-day operations of a typical injection molding facility.

Learners get familiar with a typical molding facility and are introduced to general plant safety, the molding process, molding machine components, basic material handling, injection mold terminology, and the common part defects.

New hires are recommended to take this course before participating in the Injection Molding Basics Series.

For the spanish-speaking worker who is just starting out or new to the injection molding industry who would like to learn more about plastics.

• Overview of Plastics and the Industry
• A Typical Moulding Facility
• Job Positions in the Industry
• General Plant Safety
• Injection Moulding Safety
• Introduction to the Moulding Process
• Moulding Machine Components
• Material Handling
• Functions of an Injection Mould
• Injection Mould Terminology
• Common Part Defects

• Recognise the vastness of the industry.
  • Recall that plastics are divided into two groups.
• Know the different departments of an injection moulding facility.
• Describe the typical roles of personnel within the plastics industry.
• Know who determines safety precautions and recognising common warning signs.
• Use machine safety features.
• Understand how plastic pellets are transformed into moulded parts.
• Identify some of the basic components of an injection moulding machine.
• Be aware of the different ways that material is supplied.
• Recognise the functions that an injection mould must perform successfully.
• Know that a mould consists of a series of plates grouped into two halves.
• Identify some of the more common part defects.