Interpretation of indicators and optimization of the injection process (DL 2)
Purpose and scope of the training:
Part 2 of 3. Advanced knowledge.
- Mold cooling technology, temperature control using rotameters;
- Efficiency of the cooling process and optimization of the cooling time;
- Pressure losses in water pipes;
- Composite thermoplastic materials – structure and importance;
- Analysis of differences in the selection of process parameters for reinforced versus unreinforced materials;
- Filler properties and the influence of process corrections on the molded part;
- Pressure measurement in the mold and method of interpretation of the obtained curves;
- Advantages of measuring internal pressure in the mold;
- Cycle time optimization methodology and chronology;
- Mechanisms behind the shrinkage of thermoplastics;
- Analysis of the impact of changes in injection molding machine parameters on the shrinkage of the molded part;
- Defects of plastic granulate raw material;
- Test methods for plastics and important parameters of materials;
- Defects of moldings. How to assess and correct defects in moldings? Part 2
Practical exercises are conducted on KraussMaffei injection molding machines (MC6):
- Injection speed setting;
- Pressure setting;
- Setting the cooling time;
- Process and weight stabilization;
- Rewriting the technology card.
Addresses:
- Production staff: machine operators, injection molders and setters, production preparation workers, technologists, QA inspectors and quality engineers.
- Tool production department employees: mold and detail constructors and designers, injection molding managers and foremen, maintenance workers.
- Sales department employees: traders, project managers.
Training cost:
- PLN 2,200 (including lunch dishes, coffee buffet and printed materials).
- The price is valid until the end of the calendar year.
Submit your participation:
The training is conducted by:
MSc. Patryk Gratka
A graduate of the Wrocław University of Science and Technology in the field of material engineering with a specialization in engineering and technology of polymers. He has extensive professional experience in the field of laboratory research, production management methodology and quality assurance in the process. He is particularly interested in the extrusion and injection processes. He is an experienced trainer willing to share his knowledge. Privately, he is passionate about computer games, youtuber and animal lover.
Eng. Konrad Belka
Engineer of the Research and Development Center. A graduate of automation and robotics at the Wrocław University of Technology. He gained his experience working as a service engineer at Dopak. In 2018-2022, he participated in many training courses in Poland and abroad in the processing of plastics. He has KraussMaffei training certificates in the field of service and operation of injection molding machines and the Schulungszentrum für Spritzgießtechnik certificate. Using practical experience and acquired knowledge, she co-creates the training program of the R&D Center.
MSc. Ewa Makuła
Engineer of the Dopak Research and Development Center. She graduated from Chemical Technology at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Wrocław University of Technology. From 2015 professionally associated with the chemical industry. She carried out research work on processing of biodegradable plastics. She has gained several years of experience in the field of polymer synthesis, and also has knowledge in the field of technology commercialization. Privately, passionate about mountain climbing, popular science books and music.