Course details

Course Content:

DAY 1

  • Types of hot runner systems
  • Function of hot runners
  • Categories of hot runners – internally and externally heated
  • Requirements for effective performance
  • Containment of melt temperature
  • Consistency of temperature control
  • Selection of effective temperature values
  • Monitoring/control of values
  • Set versus actual values
  • Cavity balance of hot runners
  • Associated problems
  • Gate temperature control
  • Gate size/cavity balance

DAY 2

  • Single level systems – Pressure balance/Geometric balance
  • Multi-drop system
  • Channel size
  • Channel diameter prediction
  • Pressure drop consideration
  • Gating types/material consideration
  • Calculation of gate sizes
  • Importance of effective cooling
  • Cavity plate cooling
  • Temperature control of gate
  • Thermal (fixed) probe technology
  • Valve gating technology
  • Valve gate actuation
  • Problems related to hot runners
  • Review of designs/types and applications
  • Discussion
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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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