Troubleshooting Injection Molding Defects

This certified, self-paced course, titled "Troubleshooting: A Guide for Injection Molders", is designed for those with a minimal  understanding of injection molding, but in need of troubleshooting knowledge. You will have 7 days to complete the course and a satisfactory test result is required to receive a Certificate for successful completion (if requested). The test can be taken at any time. The agenda is shown below.

Fee = $19.95

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PART ONE

Section 1 - The Troubleshooting Concept 
1 - Troubleshooting Defined
2 - A Basic Concept and Simplified Approach
3 - What Causes Defects?
4 - Troubleshooting "tips"

Section 2 - Understanding The Molding Process 
1 - The Parameters of Molding
2 - Control and Consistency

Section 3 - Venting The Mold
1 - The Concept of Venting
2 - Vent Dimensions For Various Materials

Section 4 - Understanding Plastic Materials
1 - Amorphous vs. Crystalline
2 - Understanding Shrinkage
3 - The Importance of Drying

Section 5 - Proper Melt And Mold Temperatures

PART TWO

Section 1 - Defect Causes And Solutions
1 - The 23 Most Common Defects, Their Causes, and Their Solutions.

PART THREE

Section 1 - Productivity Tools
1 - Cooling Line Calculations
2 - Clamp Tonnage Requirement Formula
3 - Using TVI To Determine Moisture Content
4 - Six Types Of Stress and Their Common Causes
5 - Gate, Runner, Vent Dimensions For Common Plastics
6 - Wall Thickness Minimums For Common Materials