Principles of Injection Molding

Provided by: Tooling U - SME

This class will familiarize you with injection molding and the design concerns associated with injection molding.


Course Objectives:

  • Describe the injection molding process
  • Describe the design steps for injection molding
  • Describe the injection molding machine
  • Describe the injection molding screw
  • Explain gas-assisted injection molding
  • Explain structural foam injection molding
  • Describe flow rate concerns
  • Describe colorant concerns
  • Describe the cost factors of injection molding
  • List mold materials
  • Describe molecular orientation in injection-molded parts
  • Compare multi-cavity molds and family molds
  • Describe gates
  • Describe weld lines
  • Distinguish between shrinkage and warpage
  • Describe cycle time for injection molding
  • Describe ejection methods for injection molding
  • Identify possible injection molding errors.


Recommended Background

  • Recommended for Manufacturing / Material Engineers.

Course ID

TU086

Skill Focus

Advanced

Instructor(s)

Tooling U - SME

Employee Type

New Applicants, 1st level supervisors

Method of Delivery

Online

Estimated Effort

2.5 hrs

Cost

Contact for Price


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