If you work with plastics but not directly with the injection moulding machine, a solid foundation of basic knowledge about plastics, machines, molds, and processes is crucial for understanding and for communication. This knowledge enables you to perform your job better and with more confidence. During the Introduction to Injection Moulding workshop, you will witness firsthand how a production is set up step by step.
- Learn the terminology of injection moulding
- Discover the key factors influencing quality
- Get acquainted with the most important plastics
About the Introduction to injection moulding workshop
The Introduction to injection moulding workshop focuses on various aspects of the injection moulding process, including plastics, injection molds, injection moulding machines, the structure of the injection moulding process, manufacturability, and product examples. Within just one day, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of the injection moulding process and become familiar with the terminology used in the plastics industry. This workshop is designed for anyone looking to get acquainted with injection moulding!
Program
Theory
Plastics:
- Classification
- Naming and properties of thermoplastics
- Various thermoplastics
- Processing properties
Injection moulding machine:
- Types
- Naming of injection mold parts
- Clamping of the mold
- Connections for cooling/heating components
- Ejection of the product
What steps are involved in the injection moulding process?
Practical
Practical session (demo):
- Dosing
- Opening and closing
- Ejecting
- (Step-by-step) filling of the mold
Injection moulding machine:
- Types of injection moulding machines
- Clamping unit
- Injection unit
- Start/stop procedures
Injection moulding process
Identification of important process steps of the injection moulding cycle:
- Dosing/plasticizing
- Injection
- Packing
- Cooling
- Ejection
Discover the possibilities to organize this workshop internally within your company
When you want to train multiple employees in your company, it is 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 earned their stripes in practice is essential here. Mikrocentrum is CEDEO-certified and guarantees the best quality.
Our program manager is happy to think along with you!
Are you interested in this in-company trajectory? Our program manager, Barend Blom, would be happy to visit you without obligation.