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SUMMARY:Paulson Plastics Academy - ProMolder 3
DESCRIPTION:Level up your processing knowledge with a sound understanding of the science of plastics. With powerful training and proven results you can quickly become a confident molder making quality parts that meet and exceed your customer’s orders while also improving your company’s bottom line. \nLearn more at https://www.paulsonplasticsacademy.com/register/
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/paulson-plastics-academy-promolder-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:RJG Master Molder® I
DESCRIPTION:December 2\, 2024 8:00 AM–December 13\, 2024 3:00 PM  | Traverse City\, Michigan \nMaster Molder I \n\nThis 10-day certificate course focuses on the best practices of DECOUPLED MOLDING® II process development\, documentation\, and duplication for any mold in any capable machine. To help students apply scientific molding principles\, the schedule offers a blend of hands-on time with the molds and machines and participative classroom time. The goal is not necessarily to be able to “run machines” but to achieve an understanding of the “whys” behind the manipulation of key processing variables from the plastic’s point of view. During the last 2 days\, participants are assessed on process development\, process matching\, and general molding theory and methodology through timed final exams to confirm the effective transfer of critical knowledge and skills. For more information and to register\, click here. \n\n\nFor more information and to register:\nhttps://rjginc.com/training/registration/master-molder-i/?utm_source=mapp&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=mapp_website_event&utm_term=&utm_content=master_molder_i
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/rjg-master-molder-i/
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T163000
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SUMMARY:New Session ProMolder Troubleshooting by Paulson A Certus Company
DESCRIPTION:New session available: February 4-7\, 2025\nIn this instructor-led seminar\, your injection molding professionals will learn to identify and correct 11 of the most expensive molded part problems. They’ll gain the ability to describe and analyze these common issues develop and use that critical knowledge to become troubleshooting whizzes. \nThis fully online course gives your team actionable troubleshooting tactics and the know-how to produce their best parts yet. ProMolder Troubleshooting: \n\nCovers part defect analysis and resolution.\nIs virtual\, so your team can learn anywhere with a high-speed internet connection.\nGives your team 4 days with one of our expert instructors\, during which they can ask questions and get a personalized experience.\nOffers testing and certifications so your team can prove they have the skills to make an impact on operations.\nUses our injection molding simulator for virtual practice of new skills.\n\nJoin our instructors – virtually – February 4-7\, 2025\, for an engaging 4 days of troubleshooting training. \nCall 877-978-7246\nEmail sales@tpctraining.com\nWebsite paulsonplasticsacademy.com\n \nYou’ll be directed to check-out via TPC Training\, fellow Certus technical skills training provider.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/new-session-promolder-troubleshooting-by-paulson-a-certus-company/
CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T160000
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SUMMARY:RJG’s Fundamentals of Systematic Injection Molding
DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2025 8:00 AM–March 21\, 2025 4:00 PM\nCourse length: 4 days \n\n\nDesigned for both technical and non-technical personnel who are associated with production of thermoplastic injection molded components\, this course introduces the foundational elements of systematic molding: part design\, mold design\, material\, machine\, and processing with Decoupled Molding methodologies. Participants are guided through a series of cause and effect studies to help them understand how manipulating primary machine input settings affects the four plastic variables and ultimately affects part quality and process repeatability. Empowered with this understanding\, participants will begin troubleshooting common part defects. \nCourse Objectives \n\nConsider part design best practices as they relate to greater processing capability and minimizing non-conformities\nReview the functions of the primary components of different types of molding machines and molds\nExamine how to achieve appropriate melt consistency and temperature\nStudy the relationship between pressure and speed and how plastic flow rates affect material flow-ability\nAnalyze the effects of hold pressure on part weight and cushion\nAssociate hold time to part weight/dimensional stability\nTheoretically calculate and practically determine appropriate clamp force\nDetermine appropriate cooling time to achieve part stability at ejection\nObserve the effects of additives (color changes) on the properties of the molded part\nRelate the 4 plastic variables to part defects to outline potential corrective actions\n\nDelivery Format Options\nThis course is available publicly\, in-plant\, or online. \n\n\nFor more information and to register:\nhttps://rjginc.com/training/registration/fundamentals-of-systematic-injection-molding/
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/rjgs-fundamentals-of-systematic-injection-molding/
LOCATION:Kannapolis\, North Carolina
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T083000
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SUMMARY:ProMolder 2: The next step after ProMolder 1
DESCRIPTION:ProMolder 2 is primarily an in-person seminar with our expert instructors\, but we occasionally offer this popular training course virtually so your team can learn from anywhere with a high-speed internet connection. After completing ProMolder 1 and earning a Paulson Training Certificate\, team members are ready for ProMolder 2\, a 5-day intensive seminar.   \nLearn about critical injection molding topics such as:   \n\nPlastic properties and behaviors that impact part quality \nScience behind successful molding \nAnalysis of part defects\, causes\, and solutions \nPractice with our injection molding simulator  \nNew math for molders \nMore topics included\n\nUpcoming dates:  \nMarch 31-April 4 | Charlotte\, NC\nMay 19-23 | Elk Grove Village\, IL  \nBook via the TPC Training website
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/promolder-2-the-next-step-after-promolder-1-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte\, North Carolina
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:ProMolder 2: The next step after ProMolder 1
DESCRIPTION:ProMolder 2 is primarily an in-person seminar with our expert instructors\, but we occasionally offer this popular training course virtually so your team can learn from anywhere with a high-speed internet connection. After completing ProMolder 1 and earning a Paulson Training Certificate\, team members are ready for ProMolder 2\, a 5-day intensive seminar.   \nLearn about critical injection molding topics such as:   \n\nPlastic properties and behaviors that impact part quality \nScience behind successful molding \nAnalysis of part defects\, causes\, and solutions \nPractice with our injection molding simulator  \nNew math for molders \nMore topics included\n\nBook via the TPC Training website
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/promolder-2-the-next-step-after-promolder-1-3/
LOCATION:Elk Grove Village\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
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SUMMARY:RJG's Part & Mold Design for Injection Molding: Opelika\, Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nTo successfully design and produce plastic injection molds and molded components that meet cycle time\, cost\, part quality\, and lead time requirements\, networks of molding professionals need to have a common language and an understanding of core elements of plastic behavior. This course will help you understand the inter-relationships of part design\, mold design\, and quality processing\, allowing you to better: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaximize the likelihood of successful production\nMitigate rework\nReduce development costs\nDecrease the risk of less-than-optimum tooling conditions\nMinimize nonconformities\nSpeed up time to market\n\nClass topics address good manufacturing processes (GMP) for: plastic part design\, fundamental material characteristics\, robust mold designs\, necessary processing characteristics\, molding non-conformities\, and tolerances. The course also discusses how part design and material selection affect the cost of tooling and piece price. Since hands-on-learning is a core component of our training\, we utilize industry examples as reference\, then dive into evaluating and improving designs. Attendees will work in groups to examine parts to identify where non-conformities will occur and methods to improve those risks.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/rjgs-part-mold-design-for-injection-molding-opelika-alabama/
LOCATION:Opelika\, Alabama
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
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SUMMARY:Federated Insurance® Launches 2½-Day Risk Management Academy Offering for All Industries in November
DESCRIPTION:Federated Insurance® is excited to formally invite business owners in all industries to attend our complimentary 2½-Day Risk Management Academy (RMA) offering from November 4-6\, 2025. Led by risk management professionals\, this session will be held at Federated®’s Home Office in Owatonna\, Minnesota. \nOften\, business owners may find themselves so busy in the day-to-day workings of their company that they may have less time to focus on the overall safety of their business. This RMA session can help business owners learn how to prevent losses impacting their bottom line by developing risk management best practices\, connecting with industry peers facing similar challenges and insurance professionals who are committed to helping owners\, and applying what is learned to make a difference at their businesses. \nBuilding a culture of workplace safety starts with business leaders. Learn more and register now to attend this valuable 2½-Day RMA to help take risk management to the next level. To reserve your spot in the upcoming session\, or for more information\, please contact FederatedRMA@fedins.com. \n \nThis article is for general information and recommendations for risk prevention only and should not be considered legal\, coverage\, financial\, tax\, or medical advice. There is no guarantee that this information will result in reduced or eliminated losses. This information may be subject to regulations and restrictions in your state. This information is accurate as of its publication date and is subject to change. Qualified counsel should be sought regarding questions specific to your circumstances. \nAt Federated Insurance\, It’s Our Business to Protect Yours® \nAbout Federated Insurance\nFounded in 1904\, Federated Insurance is a national insurance and risk management organization that serves the property\, casualty\, and life insurance needs of clients in select industries. The organization has more than 500 recommendations from state\, regional\, and national associations and buying groups\, and is rated A+ (Superior) by industry analyst A.M. Best®.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/federated-insurance-launches-2%c2%bd-day-risk-management-academy-offering-for-all-industries-in-november/
LOCATION:Federated Insurance\, 1929 S Cedar Avenue\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:RJG Training Webinar: Getting the Most out of CoPilot and Hub
DESCRIPTION:Are you taking full advantage of your CoPilot and Hub systems? Join us December 2–4 for a free\, three-day online course designed to help you unlock their full potential. Our experts will guide you through key features\, best practices\, and real-world examples that can help you boost part quality\, improve process control\, and streamline your mold change workflow. \nCourse Length: 3 days — 1 hour per day\nCost: Free \n✅ DAY 1 🔍 Real-Time Monitoring & Alarm Strategies: Improve Quality • Learn how to efficiently view and analyze data using the CoPilot’s Cycle Graph\, Summary Graph\, and Previous Cycle Values. • Master tools for zooming\, adjusting\, and toggling multiple views\, including showing individual curves with click-and-hold functionality. 🚨 Alarms: Set with Precision\, Act with Confidence • Understand how to manually set alarms using high/low limits\, percentages\, and sigma levels. • Discover best practices for alarm settings to ensure stability\, fill volume accuracy\, and consistency. • Walk through real-world examples of both machine and mold alarms for practical context.\n✅DAY 2 🧩 Templates & Balance Viewer: Faster Setups • What is a template and why it matters. • How to retrieve\, create\, select\, archive\, and overwrite templates with ease. • Tips for maintaining good practices in template use to support repeatability and mold setup efficiency. ⚖️ Balance Viewer: Fill and Pressure Insights\n✅DAY 3 🔍Advanced Data Analysis: Detect Problems Early • View real-time and historical data from all connected CoPilot systems. • Analyze Cycle Graphs\, Summary Graphs\, and Previous Cycle Values to evaluate process health. • Identify drift or anomalies before they lead to part defects. • Use zoom\, curve toggling\, and overlay features for in-depth cycle analysis. 📈 Identify Opportunities for Improvement • Compare job performance across tools\, presses\, or shifts. • Spot patterns that correlate with downtime\, rejects\, or excessive alarm triggers. • Use HUB insights to guide continuous improvement efforts\, training\, and process audits.
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/rjg-training-webinar-getting-the-most-out-of-copilot-and-hub/
CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Chase the Knowledge® Webinar: Injection Molding Troubleshooting - Solving Common Part Defects
DESCRIPTION:Injection molded parts can develop defects that affect quality and production efficiency. In this webinar\, Chase will review several common molding defects\, explore their potential causes\, and discuss practical troubleshooting techniques to help identify solutions and improve overall part quality. \nThose who attend LIVE will receive a Certificate of Completion and a recording of the webinar. Can’t join us live? Register anyway\, and Chase will send you the on-demand recording to view at your convenience after the webinar. \n 
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/chase-the-knowledge-webinar-injection-molding-troubleshooting-solving-common-part-defects/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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