Plastic Injection Moulding » A. Routsis http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org Great Info on Plastic Injection Moulding Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:14:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Injection Molding Hydraulics – Reading Hydraulic Prints (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-hydraulics-reading-hydraulic-prints-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-hydraulics-reading-hydraulic-prints-excerpt/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:22:18 +0000 Admin
This excerpt demonstrates basic hydraulic print reading and some common symbols for hydraulic components found on injection molding machine diagrams. This course demonstrates the importance of hydraulics in the injection molding process. Machine operators will learn ways to reduce wear on hydraulic components, while more advanced employees concentrate on hydraulic print reading and theory. – Basic hydraulic theory – The role of hydraulics in injection molding – The function and purpose of hydraulic components – Recognition of hydraulic symbols – Directional valves and flow controls – Hydraulic pumps and motors – Proportional valves and servo valves – Hydraulic fluid management A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-hydraulics-reading-hydraulic-prints-excerpt/feed/ 0 Injection Molding Machine Maintenance – Platen Maintenance (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-machine-maintenance-platen-maintenance-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-machine-maintenance-platen-maintenance-excerpt/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:22:52 +0000 Admin http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-machine-maintenance-platen-maintenance-excerpt/
Designed to introduce the many maintenance considerations for an injection molding machine. Participants are also shown newer technologies; such as laser leveling, ultrasonic tie bar stretch measuring, and portable machine process monitors. – Basic machine maintenance & safety concerns – Fluid and platen maintenance – Screw and barrel maintenance – Preventative maintenance & logging A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training.

]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-machine-maintenance-platen-maintenance-excerpt/feed/ 0 Injection Molding Basics – Process (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-process-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-process-excerpt/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:37:00 +0000 Admin
This excerpt discusses Material Preparation and handling of plastics, including mixing of plastic material and additives (such as impact modifiers, fillers, flame retardants, mold release agents, plasticizers, reinforcements, heat stabilizers, lubricants and colorants), using dessicant dryers for material drying and dew meters for evaluating the moisture content of a plastic material. Our Injection Molding Basics series provides participants with a general understanding of the three major aspects of injection molding; the injection molding machine, the molding process, and the injection mold. These programs use 3D animation to demonstrate the inner workings of the machine and mold and to easily convey otherwise complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout these training programs. A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-process-excerpt/feed/ 1 Injection Molding Basics – Mold (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-mold-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-mold-excerpt/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:27:03 +0000 Admin
This is an excerpt from the third program in our Injection Molding Basics Series, “Mold”, that uses 3D animation to illustrate the basic components of the A-half of a typical 2-plate mold assembly, including the clamp plate, leader pins, cavity retainer plate, sprue bushing and locating ring. Our Injection Molding Basics series provides participants with a general understanding of the three major aspects of injection molding; the injection molding machine, the molding process, and the injection mold. These programs use 3D animation to demonstrate the inner workings of the machine and mold and to easily convey otherwise complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout these training programs. A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-mold-excerpt/feed/ 0 Introduction to Injection Molding – The Molding Process (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-the-molding-process-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-the-molding-process-excerpt/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:24:45 +0000 Admin http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-the-molding-process-excerpt/
This excerpt illustrates the injection molding process with 3D animation showing how the reciprocating screw injection molding machine melts, injects, fills the closed injection mold, cools the plastic and ejects the plastic parts from the mold. This course provides participants with a general introduction to the plastics industry. The primary focus of this training program is the day-to-day operations of a typical injection molding facility. An Introduction to Injection Molding was created for newcomers to the injection molding industry or anyone that would like to learn more about plastics. A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training.

]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-the-molding-process-excerpt/feed/ 1 Part 2 – 10 Procedures to Fine-Tune Any Plastic Molding Process http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/part-2-10-procedures-to-fine-tune-any-plastic-molding-process/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/part-2-10-procedures-to-fine-tune-any-plastic-molding-process/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:24:04 +0000 Admin
Join Andy Routsis, founder and president of A. Routsis Associates, as he presents many aspects the typical injection molder overlooks. When optimizing the injection molding process, many injection molders stop their efforts after adjusting a few parameters such as cooling time. Andy will focus on often overlooked concepts such as the proper use of injection profiling, appropriate cushion sizing, and material preparation. This seminar can benefit any engineer, processor, supervisor, technician, or die setter as well as anyone involved in managing a molding operation. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/part-2-10-procedures-to-fine-tune-any-plastic-molding-process/feed/ 0 Introduction to Injection Molding – Molding Machine Components (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-molding-machine-components-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-molding-machine-components-excerpt/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:30:17 +0000 Admin
This excerpt shows the basic components of an injection molding machine – base, hopper, barrel, screw, heaters, clamping unit, platens, ejection system, and control panel – using 3D animation. This course provides participants with a general introduction to the plastics industry. The primary focus of this training program is the day-to-day operations of a typical injection molding facility. An Introduction to Injection Molding was created for newcomers to the injection molding industry or anyone that would like to learn more about plastics. A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/introduction-to-injection-molding-molding-machine-components-excerpt/feed/ 3 Injection Molding Basics – Machine (excerpt) http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-machine-excerpt/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-machine-excerpt/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:23:21 +0000 Admin
This excerpt discusses the Modes of Operation of the injection molding machine: manual mode (including set-up or mold set option), semi-automatic mode and automatic mode. Our Injection Molding Basics series provides participants with a general understanding of the three major aspects of injection molding; the injection molding machine, the molding process, and the injection mold. These programs use 3D animation to demonstrate the inner workings of the machine and mold and to easily convey otherwise complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout these training programs. A. Routsis Associates – Complete Training Solutions for the Plastics Industry. Visit www.traininteractive.com for state-of-art plastics training, including interactive CD-ROM and online training. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/injection-molding-basics-machine-excerpt/feed/ 1 Part 1 – 10 Procedures to Fine-Tune Any Plastic Molding Process http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/part-1-10-procedures-to-fine-tune-any-plastic-molding-process/ http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/part-1-10-procedures-to-fine-tune-any-plastic-molding-process/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:25:15 +0000 Admin
Join Andy Routsis, founder and president of A. Routsis Associates, as he presents many aspects the typical injection molder overlooks. When optimizing the injection molding process, many injection molders stop their efforts after adjusting a few parameters such as cooling time. Andy will focus on often overlooked concepts such as the proper use of injection profiling, appropriate cushion sizing, and material preparation. This seminar can benefit any engineer, processor, supervisor, technician, or die setter as well as anyone involved in managing a molding operation. ]]> http://plasticinjectionmoulding.org/part-1-10-procedures-to-fine-tune-any-plastic-molding-process/feed/ 0