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Injection Moulding Module 1

This is an intense 4-day programme which covers in detail all aspects of injection moulding – both theory and practice. Training takes place at our well-equipped training facility in Athlone. No prior knowledge or experience of Injection moulding is assumed. On successful completion of the course, trainees will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Injection Moulding (5N3035)

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Injection Moulding Module 1

Level:QQI Level 5

Accredited by:Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

Who should attend

The course is suitable for moulding operators, team-leaders, tool setters and technicians – who have not completed formal injection moulding training, and also for engineers who are new to injection moulding, or for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the injection moulding process. No prior experience is required, but all trainees will be expected to complete our free e-learning module in advance of attending training.

(Note: If required, we can deliver a tailored programme to meet your companies’ specific needs).

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course trainees should be able to:

  • Name and understand the function of all parts of an injection moulding machine, and fully understand the injection moulding process
  • Install and remove an injection mould into/out of a moulding machine
  • From a blank programme, set up mould opening & closing speeds, pressures and distances, as well as injection, holding, plasticising and decompression. Set up the mould cooling/heating system correctly.
  • Start up an injection moulding machine and adjust the shot size/holding pressure to produce cosmetically and dimensionally acceptable parts
  • Re-start a machine after a cycle interruption
  • Purge and shut down a machine safely
  • Analyse general moulding faults and implement appropriate corrective actions to produce acceptable quality parts.
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures at all times

 

Course Content

  • Basic understanding of how an injection moulding machine works
  • Machine safety features, process hazards, lifting equipment safety and general safe operating procedures.
  • Analysis of the moulding cycle – explaining the various parameters using everyday analogies
  • Mould removal and mould installation. Avoidance of damage to moulds
  • Basic machine set-up from a blank programme – clamp unit and injection unit.
  • Process optimisation. Working systematically and making machine data based decisions.
  • Analysis of common moulding faults and how to implement appropriate corrective actions

The course is generally about 60% practical and 40% theory, so there is lots of time available for practical mould changing, process set-up and troubleshooting activities