Injection Moulding Module 3

Course details

This Injection Moulding course focuses on techniques used to understand and “map” the injection moulding process, reducing moulding inconsistency by understanding its causes and effects. A strong emphasis is placed on giving participants the practical skills to apply both SPC and troubleshooting techniques.

There will be home study on most nights to check understanding.

Course Content Day 1:

• Introduction and recap on prior knowledge
• Troubleshooting and common faults/ discussion
• Troubleshooting software (PICAT)
• Machine, Mould, Material familiarisation

Day 2:

Practical 1:

• 7-Point plan to set up clamp/injection end
• discussion re: problems at set up/ Ways of solving
• Moulding cycle optimisation
• Using SPC
• Case Studies

Practical 2:

• SPC monitoring of m/c to gather data for day 3
• A spec. sheet will be provided with tolerances/ cycle times etc.

Day 3:

• Discussion on Day 2 outcomes
• Cp/Cpk

Practical 3:

• Optimise mould, calculate Cp/Cpk again
• Review to improve output
• Optimising machine cycle
• Case Studies

Practical 4:

• Change mould and repeat optimising exercise
• Calculate Cp / Cpk

Day 4:

• Discussion and Feedback
• Case Studies

Start same machine up from cold and note differences in set-up, i.e.sizes,weights, pressures, etc. If time permits zero and start again. Analysis of SPC in classroom

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for technical staff with a good working knowledge of injection moulding equipment and troubleshooting techniques. It will be of most benefit to those who strive to understand and increase their control of the moulding process to increase part quality and consistency.