Complete Injection Molding – 2 1/2 Day Course
Course Number: AP3480
Date: 02/18/2020 – 02/20/2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404, U.S.A.
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.9
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
This 2 1/2 day course covers injection molding processes from machine and tooling to the production of high quality parts. Advanced injection molding principles that will be presented include tooling/design, plastic material behavior and avoiding molding defects. The instructor will discuss scientific molding including pressure and thermal transducers for maximizing control. The course focuses on the development of troubleshooting skills and the specific needs of each individual class member. All students are welcome to bring samples for discussion to formulate possible solutions. Concepts discussed in the classroom will be reinforced with “hands-on” activities in the Akron Polymer Training Center’s laboratory.
Please note: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on first two days of class; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on third day of class (1/2 day).
Online Registration
Advanced Injection Molding – 2 1/2 Day Course
Course Number: AP3472
Date: 03/24/2020 – 03/26/2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.5
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
- Introduction to Plastics
- Advanced Molding Processes
- Stack molds
- Rotary stacks
- 2, 3 and 4-shot
- Over-molding / insert molding
- Gas assist
- Water assist
- Injection-compression molding
- Compression molding
- High cavitation molding
- High speed molding
- Large machine molding
- Structural from / Mucell
- Work cells
- Pulse cooling / Variotherm (variable cooling technologies)
- In-mold labeling
- Fiber matte composite molding
- Horizontal / Vertical injection molding
- Metal injection molding
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for plastics professionals including engineers, managers, quality assurance, manufacturing and sales personnel desiring to build upon a solid foundation in the area of advanced injection molding.
Please note: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on first two days of class; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on third day of class (1/2 day).
Online Registration
Complete Injection Molding – 2 1/2 Day Course
Course Number: AP3481
Date: 04/21/2020 – 04/23/2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404, U.S.A.
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.9
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
This 2 1/2 day course covers injection molding processes from machine and tooling to the production of high quality parts. Advanced injection molding principles that will be presented include tooling/design, plastic material behavior and avoiding molding defects. The instructor will discuss scientific molding including pressure and thermal transducers for maximizing control. The course focuses on the development of troubleshooting skills and the specific needs of each individual class member. All students are welcome to bring samples for discussion to formulate possible solutions. Concepts discussed in the classroom will be reinforced with “hands-on” activities in the Akron Polymer Training Center’s laboratory.
Please note: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on first two days of class; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on third day of class (1/2 day).
Online Registration
Advanced Injection Molding – 2 1/2 Day Course
Course Number: AP3472
Date: 06/09/2020 – 06/11/2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.5
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
- Introduction to Plastics
- Advanced Molding Processes
- Stack molds
- Rotary stacks
- 2, 3 and 4-shot
- Over-molding / insert molding
- Gas assist
- Water assist
- Injection-compression molding
- Compression molding
- High cavitation molding
- High speed molding
- Large machine molding
- Structural from / Mucell
- Work cells
- Pulse cooling / Variotherm (variable cooling technologies)
- In-mold labeling
- Fiber matte composite molding
- Horizontal / Vertical injection molding
- Metal injection molding
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for plastics professionals including engineers, managers, quality assurance, manufacturing and sales personnel desiring to build upon a solid foundation in the area of advanced injection molding.
Please note: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on first two days of class; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on third day of class (1/2 day).
Online Registration
Complete Injection Molding – 2 1/2 Day Course
Course Number: AP3481
Date: 10/20/2020 – 10/22/2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404, U.S.A.
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.9
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
This 2 1/2 day course covers injection molding processes from machine and tooling to the production of high quality parts. Advanced injection molding principles that will be presented include tooling/design, plastic material behavior and avoiding molding defects. The instructor will discuss scientific molding including pressure and thermal transducers for maximizing control. The course focuses on the development of troubleshooting skills and the specific needs of each individual class member. All students are welcome to bring samples for discussion to formulate possible solutions. Concepts discussed in the classroom will be reinforced with “hands-on” activities in the Akron Polymer Training Center’s laboratory.
Please note: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on first two days of class; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on third day of class (1/2 day).
Online Registration
Advanced Injection Molding – 2 1/2 Day Course
Course Number: AP3472
Date: 10/27/2020 – 10/29/2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.5
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
- Introduction to Plastics
- Advanced Molding Processes
- Stack molds
- Rotary stacks
- 2, 3 and 4-shot
- Over-molding / insert molding
- Gas assist
- Water assist
- Injection-compression molding
- Compression molding
- High cavitation molding
- High speed molding
- Large machine molding
- Structural from / Mucell
- Work cells
- Pulse cooling / Variotherm (variable cooling technologies)
- In-mold labeling
- Fiber matte composite molding
- Horizontal / Vertical injection molding
- Metal injection molding
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for plastics professionals including engineers, managers, quality assurance, manufacturing and sales personnel desiring to build upon a solid foundation in the area of advanced injection molding.
Please note: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on first two days of class; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on third day of class (1/2 day).
Online Registration
Advanced Mold Flow Simulation – 2 Day Course
To be scheduled
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404
Cost: $1,400 USD
CEU’s: 1.5
Instructor: Mr. Rob Hickman
Course Overview
- Introduction to Plastics – Overview with Simulation in Mind
- Reasoning behind Simulating Plastics – Knowing what matters
- Industry Leading Injection Molding Analysis Software
- Moldflow Insight software
- Moldex3D Professional software
- Sigma soft
- Others (i.e. Advisers, Solid works Plastics, etc.)
- Differences between a Standard and Advanced Analysis
- Principles
- Goals / Objectives
- Analysis Preparation
- Solution / Solve Characteristics
- Interpreting Results Accurately
- Leveraging Manufacturing based Experience (knowing fact from fiction)