Course Content:

• Injection moulding machine - Practical introduction to injection moulding machine cycle and functions.
• Machine selection Selection criteria, control types, clamp mechanisms, automation, statistics and quality monitoring
• Moulds -Types of moulds - Their uses, benefits and construction – Gates and runners - Ejection  Cooling systems -  Design objectives and quality implications
• Computer based assistance - Material selection (IDES, Campus) flow analysis (Sigma, Moldflow) and C.A.D.
• Materials –Types and grades, additives,  interpreting data, storage and drying,  relating test methods to finished products, industry terminology.
• Processing -Material behaviour during processing, the effects of moulding parameters  on economics and product quality. Standard machine controls and new control methods.