Attendance Prerequisite:
Passed Promolder 2 or 80% or better on SkillCheck Level 1, 70% or better on SkillCheck Level 2, and 60% or better on SkillCheck Level 3. Additional discussion may be necessary to determine machine knowledge.
Who should attend this class?
High-level technical experts in an injection molding facility, including engineers and production supervisors.
Course Summary:
ProMolder 3 is an intense two-week certification program for molders with expertise who wish to learn and implement the latest in cavity pressure and cavity temperature processing techniques. The class involves 50% machine time and 50% classroom & simulation time. Attendees must pass multiple machine and written exams for certification.
This course will cover the following topics:
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Injection Molding Economics
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Cavity Pressure Instrumentation & VPT Processing Methods |
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Cavity Temperature Instrumentation & VPT Processing Methods |
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Combining Cavity Pressure and Cavity Temperature Methodologies |
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Data Interpretation - Cavity Pressure & Cavity Temperature |
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Four Primary Plastic Conditions effects on Molded Part Properties |
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Controlling Molded Part Dimensions |
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Injection Molded Part Problems & Solutions: |
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| Voids |
Splay |
| Sinks |
Jetting |
| Flash |
Burn |
| Shorts |
Warp |
| Weldlines |
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Plastic Drying Fundamentals |
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Hot Runner Technology |
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Process Control & Process Monitoring |
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Understanding Cracks & Part Breakage |
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Universal Processing Parameters:
Scientific Based Solutions |
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Machine Benchmarking |
Attendees must apply these techniques by developing robust processes using cavity pressure and temperature VPT techniques. Certified attendees will gain a solid understanding of part breakage, developing universal processing parameters, hot runner technology, process control and process monitoring using injection molded instrumentation.
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To learn about each certification, and get more information select a Certification Level:
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| >>> ProMolder 1 |
>>> ProMolder 2 |
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