Plastic Part Design - Introduction

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First Polymer Training Skillnet
Location of Course First Polymer Training Skillnet
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Course Content Course Overview
The intensive course provides an overview of the way in which the design of plastic products is influenced by the specific properties of plastics materials and the manner by which these products are made. It shows how, through a knowledge of material and machine behaviour, a designer can incorporate into the product features which make it economic, practical and new.

Who Should Attend:
Plastic part and mould designers, R&D engineers, or any plastic processing technical staff wishing to update their understanding of plastic part design.

The course will also cover relevant aspects of the design of shaping tools for plastic manufacture and investigate the potential problems and pitfalls which can be avoided by good design. There will be ample opportunity for discussion on both general principles and on specific designs.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 21st - 23rd October 2013
Subjects Taught Day 1
• The influence of shaping methods on design – I
• The influence of shaping methods on design – II
• Materials – types and characterisation
• Discussion, case studies, practical & simulations

Day 2
• Melt flow behaviour
• Mould design implications on product design
• Mould design – manufacture and economics
• The design cycle and computer simulation
• Discussion, case studies, practical & simulations

Day 3
• Structural Design
• Dimensional stability & tolerances
• Extruder die design and implications on product design
• Inserts and assembly techniques
• Closing discussions

Duration 3 Days, 9.15am - 5.00pm each day.
Course Fee €1,095. Inclusive of course manual, lunch and refreshments.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.firstpolymer.com/courses/plastic-part-design-introduction/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
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