During the Injection Moulding 1 course, you will learn how to independently set up a simple injection moulding process and prevent common process malfunctions. You will also learn about the components and operation of the injection moulding machine and mould, as well as the various steps of the injection moulding cycle. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an industry-recognized NRK diploma.
- Establish a foundation for the injection moulding profession
- Learn to operate modern injection moulding machines
- Course price includes industry-recognized NRK exam
About the Injection moulding 1 course
After completing the course, you will be familiar with the key properties of thermoplastics that are relevant for processing. You will also have learned about the components and operation of the injection moulding machine and mould, and you will be familiar with the various steps of the injection moulding cycle. Moreover, you will be able to independently initiate a simple injection moulding process and prevent common process malfunctions.
Program
Theory: General Plastic Knowledge (50% of the time)
- The properties of plastics and commonly used thermoplastics
- Identifying plastics
- Understanding processing aspects
- Understanding the behavior of plastics during heating, melting, expansion, and shrinkage
- Working with injection moulding machines
- Walking through the injection moulding process
- Working with the injection mould
- General construction of moulds, structure, gating systems, hot runner systems, cooling, and maintenance
Practice (50% of the time)
The practical part extensively covers:
- Installing and removing moulds
- Starting up and operating the injection moulding machines
- Recognizing the influences of parameters on the process
- Preventing and troubleshooting common issues during injection moulding
Explore the possibilities of organizing this course internally within your company
If you want to train multiple employees within your company, it's more interesting and cost-effective to organize a course at your location. Good alignment with your company-specific situation and the use of highly experienced instructors who have proven themselves in practice are essential. Mikrocentrum is CEDEO-certified and guarantees the best quality.
Our program manager for training is happy to assist you!
If you're interested in an in-house training program, our program manager for training, Barend Blom, would be delighted to visit you without obligation.