Course details
The Nature of Plastics Materials
- Plastics vs Wood and Metal
- Shrinkage and Warpage
- How to select different plastics for different products
- Cost, weight, size, wall thickness issues to be aware of
Designing with Plastics
- Overview of available processing methods pro’s and con’s of each
- Designing parts to suit different plastic processing methods
- Limitations of plastics and opportunities for designers using plastics
- Designing for small runs vs. mass production
Case Study Appraisal/ Q&A
Attendees are encouraged to bring in their own projects where the presenter will select some of the projects and go through the following areas in detail:
- Material selection
- Processing Technique
- Prototyping/ Design/ Costing for production
Please note that the day will be interactive and all attendees will be encouraged to ask many questions – it is intended that each attendee will leave with sufficient knowledge of what is needed to bring their product to manufacture and sale
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Artists and Designers (eg. furniture designers) who wish to gain a better understanding of design in relation to plastics including choosing the right material and processing method for your chosen product, as well as understanding the route/ costs to bring a product to manufacture.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About First Polymer Training Skillnet
First Polymer Training (FPT) Skillnet operates as a training network for the Plastics Industry in Ireland and is funded under the government’s Skillnets initiative. The aim of FPT Skillnet is to deliver training that is focused on the specific needs of the plastics industry and includes certification and development.
Initiated by Plastics Ireland, FPT Skillnet’s objective is to provide technical training to polymer processors, both at our centre in Athlone and in-company as required. Our administrative and course centre is now located at 7 Centre Court, Blyry Business and Commercial Park, Athlone.
A full range of plastics processing equipment is available including Fanuc (100 tonne Electric), Krauss Maffei (100 tonne Hydraulic) and Demag (25 tonne Hydraulic) moulding machines. They are delighted to announce Arburg UK have replaced the ARBURG ALLROUNDER 320C 500 170 50 tonne machine with a new ARBURG ALLROUNDER 420C 1000 290 100 tonne golden Edition machine. This machine is equipped with the latest SELOGICA Direct touch screen control.
Having a full range of plastics processing equipment on site allows FPT to deliver intensive hands on training.
How can They meet your company’s needs?
First Polymer Training Skillnet organises a calendar of courses which are delivered at our centre in Athlone. These courses are advertised regularly. HoTheyver, if your company has specific needs They can design a course to meet those needs or modify an existing course to deliver in-company.
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