Pre-requisites:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate existing knowledge levels through passing the IM Level 2 end of course assessment, having achieved an NVQ Level 2 or  having completed and achieved a score of 70% or over in our pre-course questionnaire.

Aim of the course:

To provide delegates with an in-depth knowledge of the injection moulding process, in order  competently and safely to set up a range of moulding machines to achieve a specified product quality and output rate.

Who should attend:

Specifically designed to address the needs of people requiring high-level skills in configuring and optimising the injection moulding process. In particular:

• Setters
• Process engineers
• Technicians and multi-skilled engineers

Objectives of the course:

On completion of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of safety requirements for injection moulding and use safe working practices
• Describe the construction of an injection moulding machine, the function of component parts and process parameters
• Establish optimised clamping end set-up conditions from a zero base
• Demonstrate an understanding of mould tool design, quality systems and machine control methods
• Carry out initial set-up of the injection unit using a systematic procedure
• Start up and shut down an injection moulding machine safely and efficiently
• Recognise common product faults
• Demonstrate an understanding of plastics material technology
• Recognise a range of product faults, identify possible causes and select appropriate remedies
• Establish optimised injection end set-up conditions from a zero base
• Undertake cycle time optimisation activity in a logical and systematic manner
• Complete a full mould trial applying logical and systematic procedures
• Maximise product quality and output rates 

Individual candidate knowledge levels are assessed at the end of the training programme and a management report is provided to help identify further training requirements or career progression possibilities. This is a PTL assessment of knowledge for the injection moulding process but candidates can then progress towards achievement of their City & Guilds award by successfully completing further knowledge and practical assessments.

Duration:

4 days (9.00am – 4.30pm)

Qualification:

PTL/Hethel Eng. Polymer Processing Certificate Level 3

Material covered has been aligned to the content of NVQ Level 3 and can be used as underpinning knowledge towards achieving the award, if so desired.