Plastics: Processing for Profit

Processing For Profit training 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.

Anyone working or planning to work with injection molding within the plastics industry.

• Introduction
• Plant Safety, Cleanliness & Organization
• Material Handling & Preparation
• Documentation
• Process Optimization
• Melt Temperature / Screw Speed
• Melt Temperature / Back Pressure
• Melt Temperature / Barrel Temperature
• Injection Parameters / Injection Velocity
• Injection Parameters / Injection Pressure
• Injection Parameters / Injection Time
• Packing Parameters - Packing Time
• Packing Parameters - Packing Pressure
• Mechanical Functions - Clamp Opening
• Mechanical Functions - Part Removal
• Mechanical Functions - Clamp Closing

• Recognize that safety, cleanliness, and organization are critical success factors.
• Know how to prevent dirt, dust, and moisture from contaminating your material.
• Recognize that proper documentation of your processes improves efficiency.
• Know how achieve the lowest cycle time and lowest energy consumption.
• Recognize how to optimize the melt temperature and screw speed.
• Know how to improve the consistency and mixing of the polymer melt.
• Recognize how to regulate the melt temperature.
• Recognize how the speed of the injection ram affects processing.
• Recognize the hydraulic pressure used to inject the polymer into the cavity.
• Recognize how not to waste energy and reduce your process efficiency.
• Know how to avoid parts with incomplete packing, and inconsistent part weight.
• Recognize that using a lower packing pressure decreases energy consumption.
• Recognize how to cost effectively reduce the cycle time of your process.
• Know how to prevent the mold from becoming damaged.