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 |