Injection Moulding Module 2 - Process Optimisation
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First Polymer Training Skillnet | Duration | 4 days |
| Comment | This programme is a FETAC component (minor) award, certified at Level 5 on the national framework of qualifications (www.nfq.ie). |
| Course Fee | €1,495. Inclusive of course manual, lunch and refreshments and FETAC Level 5 Exam. |
| Subjects Taught | Introduction: • Good Moulding • Shop Practice and Safe Operating Procedures • Analysis of the Moulding Cycle • Practical Session • Basic Machine Set Up • Clamp Unit • Injection Unit • Basic Machine Optimisation • Practical Demonstrations Safety: Plastics Materials: Process Control: Troubleshooting: |
| FETAC Code | 5N3036: Injection Moulding Process Optimisation |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment | 9th - 12th September 2013 |
| Course Content | This course is a troubleshooting course. It is suitable for Operators / Technicians / Supervisors / Engineers with at least a few months moulding experience, or having completed the Module 1 course or similar.
It starts by covering the cycle with an in-depth review of each of the parameters making up the stages in the cycle. Theory sessions (2 hours each, one per day) include Parameters and their control, Setting up a mould with no setting sheet (7 point plan), Plastic Materials, Mould Design and Troubleshooting - with a major emphasis on troubleshooting during all sessions. The remainder of the course is practical, setting up moulds from scratch, selecting pressures, speeds, times and strokes before building the shot up and dealing with defects as they arise. We concentrate on understanding the process with an in-depth explanation of what is happening to the material and the many ways the defect can be avoided. Using injection/ holding profiles is covered in the theory sessions and practiced on a hard-to-fill and poorly vented training mould. A major benefit of the course is the restriction in numbers to ensure hands-on experience, and we also cover a lot of theory informally during the practical sessions. Our training centre has three Injection Moulding Machines: Where possible we restrict Injection Moulding course numbers to just six places using up to four machines. Our courses can be run in-company if required, or we can modify any course to your needs. FETAC certification is included in the course costs - The FETAC approved examination conducted at the end of the course counts as one credit towards our Vocational Certificate in Polymer Processing. Who Should Attend? |
| Further Enquiries | Tel 090 6471223 Fax 090 6471221 Email: info@firstpolymer.com |
| Methods of Assessment | The assessment at the end of the programme, if successfully completed, will lead to one credit towards a major(compound) award, of which 8 credits are needed in total. Please see How to achieve a FETAC major award with FPT. Some of our programmes have assignments as part of the assessment which should be completed by the learner after the programme has finished. Full instructions, time-lines and ongoing guidance will be given by the course tutor. Most assessments are completed during the programme and results will be made available to learners as soon as they have gone through our Quality Assurance procedures and final submission to FETAC. |
| Trainer | TBA |
| Location of Course | First Polymer Training Skillnet |
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http://www.firstpolymer.com/courses/injection-moulding-module-2/
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