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Purpose and Overview
With its straightforward, hands-on approach, this seminar simplifies the complexities of the injection molding process and eliminates misunderstandings about the processing techniques employed throughout the industry. Besides an overview of the molding process, attendees will learn polymer basics, material flow properties, types of machines, major plastics variables in molding, and data analysis and interpretation.

The seminar will also cover fundamental approaches to material handling, use of auxiliary equipment, cycle time optimization, tooling considerations, etc. Use of modern tools and techniques, such as mold-flow analysis and cavity pressure transducers, and troubleshooting techniques will also be covered.

Why should you attend?
Designed for professionals entering the field of plastics desiring to acquire basic knowledge of the injection molding industry, Injection Molding: Theory and Practice is also suited for individuals in plastics sales, purchasing, marketing, and management positions who do not possess a technical, engineering, or scientific background. This seminar will also be valuable for technical, scientific, and engineering personnel interested in broadening their knowledge and advancing their careers. The PowerPoint presentation used in the seminar is descriptive and practical and presented in easy-to-understand language without being extremely detailed or technical. It is illustrated with numerous animations, diagrams, and photographs.

Who should attend?
Sales and marketing personnel, engineers, product and tool designers, purchasing managers, plant managers, tool makers, molding supervisors, quality assurance personnel, and anyone wishing to acquire basic knowledge about injection molding and/or take a refresher course on the subject.

Course Content:

• Polymer basics, plastics materials and flow characteristics
• Part design fundamentals
• Overview of basic injection molding process
• Auxiliary equipment, drying, material mixing, coloring, regrind usage
• Major process variables
• Tooling considerations
• Cycle time optimization and troubleshooting techniques
• Tricks to improve productivity
• Advanced molding techniques practiced today
• Modern injection molding operation

Vishu H. Shah
Vishu H. Shah is president of Consultek Consulting Group, a technical and management consulting firm. His 40 years of extensive practical experience in plastics include positions as president and cofounder of Performance Engineered products, senior plastics engineer at Rain Bird Corp. and NIBCO Inc. His areas of expertise include product design, processing, automation, materials, rapid prototyping, tooling, failure analysis, and testing. He is the author of Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis and has taught various plastics-related subjects throughout his career. Currently, he teaches classes on plastics theory and practice, scientific molding, and product design and tooling at CAL POLY, Pomona, California. Mr. Shah is a Senior Member and Past President of the SPE Southern California Section, an SPE Honored Service Member, and a board member of SPI’s Western Moldmakers Division. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in plastics engineering from UMass Lowell.