Plastics Business

Beaumont & the American Injection Molding Institute Development Course: Mold Design
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-17
Online or in-person (Erie, PA)
The course begins by identifying the five key systems of a mold: melt delivery, cooling, structural, venting, and ejection. Discussions follow featuring the foundations of each system and how they all affect the formation of the plastic part and the final part quality. Participants will take part in three different labs: a mold tear down and assembly, mold print reading, and a cooling cart demonstration. Attendees will gain the ability to evaluate mold design based on the five systems and recognize design features that could be improved.

Paulson Training Program- ProMolder Troubleshooting
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-04
Paulson Plastics Academy seminars are robust, content-packed, instructor-led classes designed just for you – the plastic processor; taught by our dynamic instructors. You’ll learn:

solving processing problems faster
effectively optimizing machine settings
reducing material waste and saving big time
minimizing cycle times and increasing efficiency
how the four plastic variables affect machine controls, and a whole lot more
CERTIFICATION

And with each seminar you’ll have ample time with the instructor and lively interaction with fellow class mates. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn. Register TODAY!
BONUS: All ProMolder Classes Include Interactive Lab Lessons with SimTech™
Included in each ProMolder class is an immersive hands-on learning lab with our powerful injection molding machine simulation learning tool SimTech™. Paulson’s exclusive and proprietary learning tool combined with Paulson’s industry leading teaching methods will give you the critical skills necessary to solve and troubleshoot any plastic part problem.

RJG Academy Master Molder® II
2023-07-31 - 2023-08-11, 2023-07-10 - 2023-07-21, 2023-05-15 - 2023-05-26, 2023-03-20 - 2023-03-31
The Master Molder® II qualification is designed for process personnel who need to understand and demonstrate processing using cavity pressure. Participants will learn to apply cavity pressure control strategies to accomplish DECOUPLED MOLDING® III Process techniques using instrumentation and data acquisition, and gain a deeper understanding of the improvements Decoupled III provides for process repeatability and robustness. This course also covers the proper use of instrumentation and how to achieve process control solutions utilizing Decoupled III processing techniques. You will learn how monitoring techniques are used to detect and contain suspect parts and how to perform accurate machine and mold qualifications.
Participants will get extensive hands-on training on the RJG eDART® or CoPilot® System.

RJG Academy Fundamentals of Systematic Injection Molding
2023-07-25 - 2023-07-28, 2023-04-18 - 2023-04-21
This four-day course is for technical and non-technical personnel who are associated with production of thermoplastic injection molded components. This course provides hands-on, practical applications that introduce the principles of both injection molding and DECOUPLED MOLDING® processes. Areas covered include molding machine construction, process parameter selection (setting of the molding process), the effect of mold temperature control, material handling, and the use of additives with reference to component quality and consistency.

RJG Academy Master Molder® I
2023-07-24 - 2023-08-04, 2023-06-19 - 2023-06-30, 2023-06-12 - 2023-06-23, 2023-06-05 - 2023-06-16, 2023-05-15 - 2023-05-26, 2023-05-01 - 2023-05-12, 2023-04-24 - 2023-05-05, 2023-04-17 - 2023-04-28 and 2 more dates
This is the industry’s premier standard demand for training! The Master Molder® I qualification is designed for the Process Technician, Engineer, or Manager who needs to understand and demonstrate injection molding skills at the machine. Participants will be able to establish the development of a DECOUPLED MOLDING® II process. Anyone who is responsible for implementing a processing strategy in their plant, or who is held accountable for quality issues, are prime candidates for this training.
There is a reason that companies in the injection molding industry actively seek out Master Molder qualified molders to join their team. Participants learn to apply methods, strategies, and techniques of injection molding from the plastic’s point of view, all taught in a real-world production floor environment. This hands-on, in-depth training enables participants to leave with solid skills that can be applied immediately in their facility.

iD ZoomChats: How to Effectively and Efficiently Purge with Dave Denzel
2023-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
In the Plastics Industry since 1984 and even having experience teaching high school students in the field of injection molding technology, Dave Denzel can offer great tips and technical support for your purging process.
If you deal with issues while purging out color or materials changes, sign up and listen to Dave Denzel’s tips and tricks. Whether you run engineered-grade materials, clear parts or you’re just looking to reduce scrap, Dave has solutions for you.
You should attend if you want to learn the best purging solution to:

Purge the screw and barrel using Purging Compounds.
Do Intermittent Purging before, during and after production runs.
Purge the Hot Runner/Manifold Systems, Extrusion Dies and Blow Molding Heads.
Shutdown and Start-up for short-term & long-term shutdowns.

Sign up for the Zoom Chat at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9RB6FDW
Can’t watch it live? No problem! Click below to sign up to receive an email when the presentation is up on YouTube!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BXRKMF5

RJG Academy Graph Interpretation for Injection Molding
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08
This three-day course is for technical and non-technical personnel who are associated with production of thermoplastic injection molded components. This course provides both classroom style and hands-on, practical applications that introduce the principles of DECOUPLED MOLDING® and the curves associated with such processes. Areas covered include the DECOUPLED MOLDING cycle, how graphs work, graph scaling, overlays and templates, cycle graphs, summary graph data, bar graphs, alarms or limits for abnormal cycle detection, and identifying mold, machine, and process issues using curves.

RJG Academy DECOUPLED MOLDING Workshop
2023-05-16
This workshop is designed to provide participants with valuable hands-on machine time to reinforce the methodologies they learned in Systematic Molding or Fundamentals of Systematic Molding. It offers the exact same exercises as Master Molder® I, but with half the practice time and none of the testing. Companies that are not allowed by their customers to make changes to processes can substitute the Template Match Workshop for the DECOUPLED MOLDING® Workshop.
Attendees will acquire the knowledge they need to dissect and rebuild the process using data-driven methodologies, then document the return on investment and indicate potential improvement areas using the current condition of the machine and mold. The end result will be the most robust process possible with the current conditions. For those interested in using this training to achieve real-world process improvement ROI, an RJG consultant may be hired at a later date to mentor you on one or more of the machines at your facility.

RJG Academy Smartflow® Scientific Cooling Course
2023-05-09 - 2023-05-10
Use mold cooling management to produce consistent parts! This comprehensive, two-day class is for designers, mold builders, tooling engineers, and mold technicians who want to better understand and control the effects of mold cooling, which results in a more robust mold design, build, and process.
Participants will learn the tools needed to analyze heat energy and the mold cooling management required to produce consistent, profitable parts. Participants will also learn to systematically challenge the design of new molds and uncover issues with existing molds through a development of best practices for mold cooling management. They will receive an introduction to advanced methods, such as flow simulation, thermal imaging, and high temperature cooling systems.

RJG Academy Part Design for Injection Molding
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-27
RJG’s Part Design for Injection Molding course provides molders, tool makers, and design engineers with a common language and the universal knowledge required to successfully design and produce plastic injection molded components. Improving general knowledge of the steps required for part design reduces the risk of less than optimum tooling conditions, therefore minimizing exposure to injection molding non-conformities that do not meet the quality requirements of the customer.
Class topics address good manufacturing processes (GMP) for: plastic part design, fundamental material characteristics, basic tooling concepts, 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. During 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.
I never expected how immediately Part Design for Injection Molding would prove beneficial to us. During class, the instructor presented us with a test method that proved a great addition to our existing methods. Within days of returning to our office, we were able to get the data we needed using the new test method. To top it off, the class was interactive, engaging, and fun. Everyone who attended got something out of it regardless of their experience level.

iD Additives Open House Lunch 'n Learn
2023-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | iD Additives Warehouse, 1500 Dearborn Road, Building #14, Aurora, IL, 60505
iD Additives invites you to its second Open House! Technical Manager Bryan Whitaker for the Preventative Maintenance Cleaning System will do a LIVE flushing demo. Technical Managers for Purging Compound and Chemical Foaming Agents also will be available to answer questions. And of course, lunch will be provided!
If you plan to attend the Open House event, please RSVP by clicking the link.
If you can’t attend, there will be a LIVE stream for the flushing demo at 11 a.m. CST. RSVP by clicking the link, a Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before the event.

Paulson Training Programs, Inc. ProEx Extrusion
2023-03-20 00:00 - 2023-03-24 00:00
Process parts like a Pro with science-based skills. Gain the critical plastics processing skills you need with Paulson’s instructor-led Certification seminars. Our upcoming Paulson Plastics Academy classes provide intensive technical content to help you and your entire team operate on the same page, create consistency, reduce costs and foster more efficient operations. Training is the smart path to profitability.
This isn’t a passive experience. Whether you or your team already know how to mold or process plastic, or are new to the industry, you’ll learn new strategies and tactics from our top-tier instructors.
What to Expect
Paulson Plastics Academy seminars are robust, content-packed, in-person and virtual classes designed just for you – the plastic processor. You’ll learn how to:

gain science based plastic processing knowledge
solve processing problems faster
effectively optimize machine settings
reduce material waste – saving big time
minimize cycle times and increase efficiency
how the four plastic variables affect machine controls, and a whole lot more

And each class, if you pass with flying colors, earns you a Paulson ProMolder Certification.

RJG Academy Train the Trainer Qualification
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-31
RJG’s Train the Trainer program is designed for those who fully intend to instruct others in their organization on the methodologies and techniques learned in their Master Molder training. Those who successfully pass the Train the Trainer program will have the title of Qualified Trainer and are then eligible to teach Injection Molding Essentials, Fundamentals of Systematic Injection Molding, DECOUPLED MOLDING® Workshop, Successful Strategies for Tool Launch, Mold Design, and Part Design within their organization. To be successful as trainers, candidates must have a strong DECOUPLED MOLDING® background and enough experience to be comfortable in front of a classroom.
The true value of this program is that Train the Trainer graduates gain the skills, tools, and confidence needed to successfully pass this knowledge on to others in their company. This is a great advantage for anyone directly responsible for implementing a training program. The strategies, DECOUPLED MOLDING® techniques, and implementation processes taught in RJG’s Master Molder® Series are emphasized in this course. Trainers will be coached in presenting a participant-centered approach that focuses on the needs of learners and incorporates creative training techniques.
This intensive, two-week training requires a huge commitment from every participant. They are required to teach others in the group daily in order to refine their training techniques. Each participant is evaluated daily by the instructor and entire class on their teaching skills, use of visual aids, and interaction with the class. They are also required to develop training materials to support their learning objectives, including minimal purchases to aid in getting their content across to the students. Each participant may conduct a hands-on lab session that encourages student participation and reinforces safety standards.
Prerequisites are in place to ensure only the top of the class graduates of the Master Molder® Series move into this phase of the program. The Train the Trainer endorsement is meant to allow the “best of the best” from the Master Molder® program to train others within their own company.

AMUG 2023 Conference - Registration Open
2023-03-19 - 2023-03-23
Photo caption: Hundreds of first-time attendees gathered for the 2022 welcoming session to kick-start the networking aspect of the AMUG Conference.

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced that online registration is open for its 2023 AMUG Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, March 19-23, 2023. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for professional purposes.
Mark Abshire, AMUG president said, “The AMUG conference is all about the users of additive manufacturing equipment. What makes it unique is the users plan, organize and manage all aspects of the conference, making it truly ‘For Users, By Users’.”
Additive manufacturing users share expertise, best practices, real-world results, challenges and application developments through dialogue from the stage and conversations during breaks, meals and networking activities. With a program that encourages participation from early in the morning to late at night, attendees can interact with their peers for more than 50 hours over the five-day event.
The AMUG Conference will include keynotes, panel discussions, technical sessions and hands-on workshops designed to help users get more from, and do more with, their additive manufacturing solutions. The conference agenda is expected to offer nearly 150 presentations and workshops.
One highlight of the conference program will be the 8th annual Innovators Showcase. The showcase is an on-stage interview with the feel of a fireside chat where attendees get to know an innovator in the industry and discover insights from that individual’s experiences. The conference program also includes the AMUGexpo, with over 140 participating companies, on Sunday, March 19 and Monday, March 20.
Through AMUG’s Innovators Award, Technical Competition and DINO Awards, excellence in applying additive manufacturing and contributions to the industry will be recognized. The five-day event also includes an off-site dinner gathering, networking receptions and catered meals.
The advanced, all-inclusive conference registration fee is $1,295.00 when signing up through January 6, 2023. For details and registration access, visit www.amug.com.
Companies interested in participating as exhibitors or sponsors may also use online registration. Representatives of the financial community and media should contact AMUG directly at www.amug.com/contact/.

Paulson Training Programs, Inc. ProMolder 1
2023-03-13 00:00 - 2023-03-16 00:00

Paulson Training Programs, Inc. ProEx Blow Molding
2023-03-07 00:00 - 2023-03-09 00:00

RJG Academy eDART Training
2023-03-07 - 2023-03-09
eDART® training (v9 or v10) is intended for anyone who needs know how to effectively run an eDART® System process controller or needs to know how to use the eDART® System to identify molding problems, such as short shots or other process inconsistencies.
Attendees will increase their DECOUPLED MOLDING® processing skills by learning about cavity pressure sensors, including how to connect and verify that they are properly installed, start and stop jobs, verify alarms and templates, set-up the eDART® to do abnormal part containment, and properly set up alarms to catch and contain all suspect parts. The course will include an introduction to Decoupled III Machine Control, but it does not cover building a process.
