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COURSE

TITLECOURSE OBJECTIVE COURSE OUTLINE

STRATEGIC

PLASTICS

Provide understanding on theproper usage and applications ofPC, PMMA and TPE (Strategic

Plastics) and other engineering

plastics.

Fabrication and testing of thesematerials will be covered to

enhanced the knowledge and

skills of the participants.

Explanation of Engineering Plastics (PA, PBT, etc.)

Explanation of PC, PMMA and TPE (Strategic Plastics) Applications and Functions of Engineering Plastics Composite and Alloys of Engineering Plastics Testing and Evaluation of Engineering Plastics Hands-on Molding of Test Specimen Practical Testing of PA, PC, PMMA and TPE Documentation and Analysis of Results

PLASTICS

TEST

METHODS

To know the Importance ofPlastics

To know the different types ofStandards used in Plastics Testing To be familiarized in different

types of Plastics testing.

To be able to Operate the PlasticsTesting Equipment

Overview and Importance of Plastics Testing Types of Plastics Testing Principles and Techniques of Plastics Test Methods Operations of Plastics Test Methods Documentation and Analysis of Test Results

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BASIC

POLYMER

TECHNOLO

GY

A course introducing the basics ofpolymer science, plastics melt

rheology and characteristics of

plastics with demonstration on

machines and recycling.

Polymers and Polymerization (Definitions, polymer structures, linking ofmonomers, effects of higher molecular weight, polymerization reactions,

naming of polymers, macromolecules, origin of plastics, classification of

plastics, designing plastics with enhanced properties)

Physical properties and rheology of molten resin (Molecular weight and itseffects, molecular weight distribution, Tg, Tm, shrinkage, crystalline and

amorphous behavior, formation of crystal structures, elasticity, viscosity,

visco-elasticity, creep, die-swell, neck-in, shear flow, extensional flow,shear rate)

Introduction to commonly used plastics (like PE, PP, PVC, PS, PC, PMMA,ABS, PET, Nylon and TPEs. Slides showing structure, types, properties and

uses.)

Different Fabrication Processes (A brief explanation of fabricationprocesses like Blown Film Extrusion, Blow Molding, Pipe Extrusion, Sheet

and Thermoforming with videos and animation as required.)

Effect of MFR (different grades and its effect on fabrication) Difference in crystalline and amorphous plastics. Effect of cooling. Workshop tour (Tour of all the workshops showing the molds and dies

taught in the morning session)

Recycling of plastics. (Importance of recycling, types of recycling, recyclingsymbols and biodegradability.)

Demonstration of recycling machines.PIPE

EXTRUSION

To understand the parts of thePipe Extrusion machine and their

functions

To learn the proper operation ofa Pipe Extrusion machine

To learn measurement of basiccharacteristic of a Pipe Extrusion

product

To learn the typical reportingmethods in a plastic pipe

production setup

Safety in the Workshop The Pipe Extrusion MachineParts and Functions Parts of the Extruder; Single Screw and Twin Screw Extruders; Peripheral

Equipment of Extruder; Die, Vacuum Bath; Haul Off System; Cutting Saw;

Tipping Table

Practice OperationuPVC Pipe Processing with Single Screw Extruder Practice OperationHDPE Pipe Processing with Single Screw Extruder Disassembling and Assembling of the Screw, the Die, and the Calibrator Typical Troubleshooting for Pipe Processing Quality Standards for Pipe and Measurement of Product Characteristics in

Production Site

Reporting Methods in a Plastics Pipe Production Site

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Simulation of a 3-Shift Production Environment in a Pipe Extrusion PlantINJECTION

MOLDING

To learn basics of Injectionmolding process, machineries,

molds materials, parameters and

trouble shooting.

Target participants aretechnicians, engineers,

operators, managers, quality

control engineers & technicians.

Principle of Injection Molding Injection molded products & characteristics Materials for Injection Molding Injection Molding Parameters Injection molding machine Specification Molds for Injection molding Secondary process and auxiliary equipments Defects and troubleshooting in Injection Molding Introduction to Advanced Injection molding process Practical Demonstration of Injection Molding.

BLOWN

FILM

EXTRUSION

To know how the operatingconditions affect the film

properties

Principles of Blown Film extrusion process. Operations of Reifenhauser Film Star blown film extrusion Optimization of parameters to yield maximum product quality.

INJECTION

STRETCH

BLOW

MOLDING

This course is intended for theengineers, marketing and sales

personnel, new operators,

management, designers, and

others who need to quickly

understand the basic information

about injection stretch blow

molding (ISBM) process. This

course helps to understand the

different types of stretch blow

molding techniques, especially

PET bottles.

Overview and applications of PET resin Hot runner and Dehumidifying dryer Injection molding conditions and troubleshooting of performs. Overview of PET bottles and stretch blow molding techniques. Trouble shooting of PET bottles. Hands on Injection molding of performs by using HUSKY machine.

Hands on stretch blow molding of PET bottles by using SIDEL machine.

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BLOW

MOLDING

Develop a Working Knowledge,Learn how to Operate and

Maintain an Extrusion Blow

Molding Machine.

Understand the basics of BlowMolding Technology, Plastics

Behaviour and Common Problem

Solving Situations. Learn and Understand Machine

Operation and Safety Procedures

of Blow Molding.

Recognize Processing Conditionsthat affects Product Quality.

Introduction to Training Course & Procedures. Introduction & Application of 5S, Safety Devices, Blow Molding Process &

Different Blow Molding Processes.

Principles of Blow Molding Processes. Material Resins used in Blow Molding. Introduction to Mold Parts & Functions. Practical Application Machine Operation, Start-up & Shutdown

Procedures. Product Quality in Blow Extrusion Blow Molding Processes. Blow Molding Parameter Settings & Adjustments. Process Trouble Shooting & Maintenance Practices.

SHEET

EXTRUSION

AND

THERMOFORMING

To be able to know the basicsheet extrusion and

thermoforming process.

To be able to know the basicoperation of the Sheet extrusion

and thermoforming machine.

Sheet extrusion process Thermoforming process Process optimization Safety practices Trouble shooting Operation of Sheet extrusion and thermoforming machine.