Tradeshows & Seminars

January 2009

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Using Your Online Training Portal

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Getting Started
· Enrolling Employees
· Assigning Courses
· Tracking Progress
· Generating Reports
· Adding Custom Content

During this interactive presentation, our consultants can help answer questions specific to your online training portal.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Master Molder - Module I

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Developing Your In-House Training Plan

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Determining Who Should Be Trained
· Specifying Training To Job Functions
· Preparing Training For Advancement
· Building a Training Plan

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help customize a training plan specific to your organization.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Monitoring Real World Training Metrics for Managers

Location: Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· The Importance Of Tracking Metrics
· Case Studies of Our Customers
· Common Metrics Improved By Training
· Specifying Metrics for Your Organization

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help you select appropriate metrics which will gauge the effectiveness of your training initiative.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Master Molder - Module I

Grand Rapids, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Systematic Molding I

Traverse City, MI

Anyone who wants to develop a systematic molding strategy in their organization should attend Systematic Molding I. This course assumes an understanding of the fundamentals of injection molding. A demonstration lab is included.

The 4 Plastic Variables of Injection Molding
Economics of Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Common Molding Problems
The Molding System
Process Control from the Plastic's Point of View
Mold and Part Design Considerations
Introduction to Instrumentation Strategies
DECOUPLED II Molding Techniques
Introduction to Cavity Pressure Control (DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques)

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Implementing and Monitoring a Successful In-Plant Training Program

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Getting Prepared to Train Your Employees
· Launching Your Training Initiative
· Proper Delegation of Training Responsibilities
· Maintaining the Training to Ensure Success

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help you develop a plan of action to ensure your training succeeds.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Scientific Troubleshooting of Common Injection Molding Defects

OnLine - FREE

Join Andy Routsis, founder and president of A. Routsis Associates, as he presents a scientific troubleshooting framework for five of the most common injection molding defects.

Attendees will gain an understanding of how to effectively document the injection molding process and determine what changes occurred to cause the defect. Andy's approach to troubleshooting is aimed at the cause, not the symptom, giving the attendee a solid understanding of what to do and most importantly, WHY to do it.

All attendees will also receive Process Documentation Worksheets to aid data collection and analysis.

Thu, Jan 29, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

February 2009

5

Train the Trainer Webinar - Using Your Online Training Portal

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Getting Started
· Enrolling Employees
· Assigning Courses
· Tracking Progress
· Generating Reports
· Adding Custom Content

During this interactive presentation, our consultants can help answer questions specific to your online training portal.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Developing Your In-House Training Plan

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Determining Who Should Be Trained
· Specifying Training To Job Functions
· Preparing Training For Advancement
· Building a Training Plan

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help customize a training plan specific to your organization.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Monitoring Real-World Training Metrics for Managers

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· The Importance Of Tracking Metrics
· Case Studies of Our Customers
· Common Metrics Improved By Training
· Specifying Metrics for Your Organization

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help you select appropriate metrics which will gauge the effectiveness of your training initiative.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Master Molder - Module I

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Implementing and Monitoring a Successful In-Plant Training Program

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Getting Prepared to Train Your Employees
· Launching Your Training Initiative
· Proper Delegation of Training Responsibilities
· Maintaining the Training to Ensure Success

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help you develop a plan of action to ensure your training succeeds.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

March 2009

5

Train the Trainer Webinar - Using Your Online Training Portal

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Getting Started
· Enrolling Employees
· Assigning Courses
· Tracking Progress
· Generating Reports
· Adding Custom Content

During this interactive presentation, our consultants can help answer questions specific to your online training portal.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Systematic Molding I

Grand Rapids, MI

Anyone who wants to develop a systematic molding strategy in their organization should attend Systematic Molding I. This course assumes an understanding of the fundamentals of injection molding. A demonstration lab is included.

The 4 Plastic Variables of Injection Molding
Economics of Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Common Molding Problems
The Molding System
Process Control from the Plastic's Point of View
Mold and Part Design Considerations
Introduction to Instrumentation Strategies
DECOUPLED II Molding Techniques
Introduction to Cavity Pressure Control (DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques)

12

Train the Trainer Webinar - Developing Your In-House Training Plan

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Determining Who Should Be Trained
· Specifying Training To Job Functions
· Preparing Training For Advancement
· Building a Training Plan

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help customize a training plan specific to your organization.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Systematic Molding for Mold Builders & Engineers

Traverse Ctiy, MI

This course is specifically intended for designers, mold builders and tooling engineers, as well as tooling and machine maintenance personnel who are looking to incorporate progressive strategies into the design and build of a mold to ensure robustness.

Basic Part Geometry Related to Processing Concerns
Review Part Design & Complexities
Sizing of the Mold Geometry
Plastic Behavior Through the Stages of a Process
How Mold Design / Build Impacts Quality & Cost
Why Hot Runner Molds are Fundamentally Different
Mold Cooling Capabilities
Systematically Trying Out Molds for Absolute Quality
Molding Machine Validation
Systematic Troubleshooting to Separate Material,
Process, Design, & Mold Problems
Advanced Mold Tryout Techniques

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Monitoring Real-World Training Metrics for Managers

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· The Importance Of Tracking Metrics
· Case Studies of Our Customers
· Common Metrics Improved By Training
· Specifying Metrics for Your Organization

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help you select appropriate metrics which will gauge the effectiveness of your training initiative.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

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Master Molder - Module II

Traverse City, MI

In Module II you will learn to apply cavity pressure control strategies and DECOUPLED MOLDING SM techniques using instrumentation and data acquisition. The course covers the proper use of instrumentation and how to achieve optimum process control utilizing Decoupled III processing techniques. You will learn how monitoring techniques are used to detect and contain suspect parts and how to do accurate machine and mold qualifications. The instructor will demonstrate the capabilities of the eDART System?. Students will build a process using the eDART and implement template matching based on the conditions of the four plastic variables. In addition, the class will break down the graphical data retrieved from the eDART to demonstrate how the data can be analyzed to better understand the process and make adjustments to improve processing conditions.

Successful completion of Master Molder Module II qualifies students as RJG Certified Master Molders.

Cavity Pressure Control using DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques
Reading and Interpreting Cavity Pressure Curves
Template Matching
Setting Alarms to Automatically Detect Abnormal Parts
Process Controls & Monitoring
Molding Machine Evaluation for World Class Performance
Making Identical Parts While Moving Molds from Machine to Machine

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Train the Trainer Webinar - Implementing and Monitoring a Successful In-Plant Training Program

Online – FREE to Corporate Customers

This interactive 1-2 hour webinar is one of four presentations regularly provided for those providing corporate and company-wide employee training.

This training session will cover:
· Getting Prepared to Train Your Employees
· Launching Your Training Initiative
· Proper Delegation of Training Responsibilities
· Maintaining the Training to Ensure Success

During this interactive presentation, our consultants will help you develop a plan of action to ensure your training succeeds.

Please e-mail webinar@traininteractive.com or call 978.957.0700 to participate in this or any other training webinar.

April 2009

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Master Molder - Module I

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Systematic Molding I

Traverse City, MI

Anyone who wants to develop a systematic molding strategy in their organization should attend Systematic Molding I. This course assumes an understanding of the fundamentals of injection molding. A demonstration lab is included.

The 4 Plastic Variables of Injection Molding
Economics of Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Common Molding Problems
The Molding System
Process Control from the Plastic's Point of View
Mold and Part Design Considerations
Introduction to Instrumentation Strategies
DECOUPLED II Molding Techniques
Introduction to Cavity Pressure Control (DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques)

May 2009

04

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Master Molder - Module II

Traverse City, MI

In Module II you will learn to apply cavity pressure control strategies and DECOUPLED MOLDING SM techniques using instrumentation and data acquisition. The course covers the proper use of instrumentation and how to achieve optimum process control utilizing Decoupled III processing techniques. You will learn how monitoring techniques are used to detect and contain suspect parts and how to do accurate machine and mold qualifications. The instructor will demonstrate the capabilities of the eDART System?. Students will build a process using the eDART and implement template matching based on the conditions of the four plastic variables. In addition, the class will break down the graphical data retrieved from the eDART to demonstrate how the data can be analyzed to better understand the process and make adjustments to improve processing conditions.

Successful completion of Master Molder Module II qualifies students as RJG Certified Master Molders.

Cavity Pressure Control using DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques
Reading and Interpreting Cavity Pressure Curves
Template Matching
Setting Alarms to Automatically Detect Abnormal Parts
Process Controls & Monitoring
Molding Machine Evaluation for World Class Performance
Making Identical Parts While Moving Molds from Machine to Machine

June 2009

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Master Molder - Module I

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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NPE 2009 - South Hall Booth # S8022

McCormick Place - Chicago, IL

NPE 2009 is the largest trade event dedicated solely to the plastics industry in 2009.

July 2009

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Master Molder - Module I

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Master Molder - Module I (Spanish Language)

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Systematic Molding I

Traverse City, MI

Anyone who wants to develop a systematic molding strategy in their organization should attend Systematic Molding I. This course assumes an understanding of the fundamentals of injection molding. A demonstration lab is included.

The 4 Plastic Variables of Injection Molding
Economics of Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Common Molding Problems
The Molding System
Process Control from the Plastic's Point of View
Mold and Part Design Considerations
Introduction to Instrumentation Strategies
DECOUPLED II Molding Techniques
Introduction to Cavity Pressure Control (DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques)

August 2009

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Systematic Molding I

Grand Rapids, MI

Anyone who wants to develop a systematic molding strategy in their organization should attend Systematic Molding I. This course assumes an understanding of the fundamentals of injection molding. A demonstration lab is included.

The 4 Plastic Variables of Injection Molding
Economics of Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Common Molding Problems
The Molding System
Process Control from the Plastic's Point of View
Mold and Part Design Considerations
Introduction to Instrumentation Strategies
DECOUPLED II Molding Techniques
Introduction to Cavity Pressure Control (DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques)

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21

Master Molder - Module II

Traverse City, MI

In Module II you will learn to apply cavity pressure control strategies and DECOUPLED MOLDING SM techniques using instrumentation and data acquisition. The course covers the proper use of instrumentation and how to achieve optimum process control utilizing Decoupled III processing techniques. You will learn how monitoring techniques are used to detect and contain suspect parts and how to do accurate machine and mold qualifications. The instructor will demonstrate the capabilities of the eDART System?. Students will build a process using the eDART and implement template matching based on the conditions of the four plastic variables. In addition, the class will break down the graphical data retrieved from the eDART to demonstrate how the data can be analyzed to better understand the process and make adjustments to improve processing conditions.

September 2009

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Master Molder - Module

Traverse City, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

October 2009

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Master Molder - Module I

Grand Rapids, MI

Module I covers the core principles of Systematic Molding and molding from the plastic's point of view. Different aspects of processing are covered including: the clamp, the mold, hydraulics, instrumentation, polymer basics and behavior, heat, flow, pressure, cooling, economics, graph interpretation, and troubleshooting. Each principle is discussed in the classroom and then practiced in the lab. Students will also learn how machine controls affect the primary variables in the molding process.

Upon successful completion of Module I students are certified as Master Molder Technicians. Module I graduates are encouraged to follow up with Module II.

Building a Robust Decoupled II Process
Troubleshooting a Process Using the 'Four Plastics Variables'
Creating Machine-Independent Process Setup Sheets
Understanding the Process from the 'Plastic's Point of View'
Understanding the Root Causes of Process Variation
Understanding Fundamentals of the Mold, Machine and Material

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Systematic Molding I

Traverse City, MI

Anyone who wants to develop a systematic molding strategy in their organization should attend Systematic Molding I. This course assumes an understanding of the fundamentals of injection molding. A demonstration lab is included.

The 4 Plastic Variables of Injection Molding
Economics of Injection Molding
Troubleshooting Common Molding Problems
The Molding System
Process Control from the Plastic's Point of View
Mold and Part Design Considerations
Introduction to Instrumentation Strategies
DECOUPLED II Molding Techniques
Introduction to Cavity Pressure Control (DECOUPLED III Molding Techniques)

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Master Molder - Module II

Traverse City, MI

In Module II you will learn to apply cavity pressure control strategies and DECOUPLED MOLDING SM techniques using instrumentation and data acquisition. The course covers the proper use of instrumentation and how to achieve optimum process control utilizing Decoupled III processing techniques. You will learn how monitoring techniques are used to detect and contain suspect parts and how to do accurate machine and mold qualifications. The instructor will demonstrate the capabilities of the eDART System?. Students will build a process using the eDART and implement template matching based on the conditions of the four plastic variables. In addition, the class will break down the graphical data retrieved from the eDART to demonstrate how the data can be analyzed to better understand the process and make adjustments to improve processing conditions.

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