8 Lessons :: 10 Hours
This program provides training on the fundamentals of compounding with a twin screw extruder, including parts and operation, raw materials used, plastic behavior, optimizing controls, safety and startup procedures, troubleshooting and more. Employees will become experts in the startup, operation, and shutdown of twin screw extruder, with emphasis on maximizing productivity, safe operating procedures and quickly solving problems.
| Course Lessons |
| Lesson 1 :: |
Twin Screw Extruder – Parts and Operation |
| Lesson 2 :: |
The Structure of Plastics |
| Lesson 3 :: |
How Plastics Flow – Effects of Pressure, Temperature and Flow |
| Lesson 4 :: |
Plastic Behavior in the Twin Screw Extruder |
| Lesson 5 :: |
Optimizing Twin Screw Extruder Controls |
| Lesson 6 :: |
Safety, Pre-start and Start-up Procedures |
| Lesson 7 :: |
Steady-State Operation, Shutdown and Maintenance |
| Lesson 8 :: |
Troubleshooting the Twin Screw Extruder |