Speakers List – Injection Molding

Injection Molding

Brandon Barker
Milliken Chemical (comment)

Abstract: Minimizing warpage and cycle time in polyolefin IM

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Geographic availability: North America

Cliff Drake
EAS Mold & Die Change Systems Inc.
Tel: +1 262-783-7955
Fax: +1 262-783-9799

Abstract: "Taking the Mystery Out of Quick Mold Change" (aka Quick Mold Change)

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Geographic availability: N. America

Dr. Jeff Jones
Milliken Chemical (comment)

Abstract: Using nucleation to level pigment shrinkage in PP

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Geographic availability: North America

Chris Kochanovich
Milliken Chemical (comment)

Abstract: Reducing sink marks in polypropylene parts

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Geographic availability: North America

Suhas Kulkarni
FIMMTECH
Vista, CA 92081, USA
Tel: +1 760-525-9053
Fax: +1 760-599-1919

Abstract:
• Plastics drying and overdrying
• Establishing robust Injection Molding Processes
• The Six Essential Pillars to the roof of a Successful Injection Molding

Bio:
• President of FIMMTECH, a consulting firm that specializes in services related to injection molding.
• Graduate of the Plastics Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
• Area of expertise: Scientific Processing for Injection Molding
• Developed a custom software called Nautilus, that aids the complete process development routine to production release.
• Has given numerous presentations on Injection Molding related topics and written several articles.
• Teaches a plastics and molding course at the University of California, San Diego.
• Website is www.fimmtech.com

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Peter Lipp
Krauss-Maffei Corp.
7095 Industrial Road
Florence, KY 41022
Tel: +1 859-802-6214

Abstract:
• Injection Molding Machines Process, Maintenance, etc.
• Multi component/Sandwich molding
• Injection Molding Compounder
• Clean Room Technology
• Skin Form Molding Thermoplastic combined with RIM

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Geographic availability: North America

Donald V. Rosato
PlastiSource, Inc.
Tel: +1 978-371-0749
Fax: +1 978-371-0293

Abstract: Emerging Technology and Trends in Plastics Materials, Processing Technology, Manufacturing (Power Point-15 slides + 16 pages notes backup narrative)

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Geographic availability: Global, subject to time availability, travel expenses, and IMD division priorities

Lawrence R. Schmidt
LR Schmidt Associates
Tel: +1 518-381-4435
Fax: +1 518-377-8232

Abstract: Injection Molding Technology/Science

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Geographic availability: Northeast USA & Montreal, Canada
Generally, within 100 miles of Albany, NY

Vishu Shah
Consultek Consulting Group
460-D West Lambert Road
Brea, CA 92821 USA
Tel: 714-674-1981
Fax: 714-674-1919

Abstract: The emphasis is on scientific approach to a somewhat complex injection molding process in order to simplify and eliminate basic misunderstanding about processing techniques employed today throughout the industry. The importance of understanding polymer basics, material flow properties, viscosity-shear rate curve, major plastics variables in molding, decoupled molding techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Fundamental and scientific approaches to material drying, venting, cooling, use of regrind, universal set-up sheet, cycle time optimization, tooling considerations, etc. Use of modern tools and techniques such as mold flow analysis, cavity pressure transducers, and data acquisition tools along with troubleshooting techniques will also be covered.

Bio: Vishu H. Shah is President of Consultek Consulting Group, a technical and management consulting firm. His 35 years of extensive practical experience in plastics Industry 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 is teaching classes covering, Plastics Theory and Practice, Scientific Molding, Product Design and Tooling at CAL POLY, Pomona. Vishu is a graduate of UMass Lowell where he received his B.S. and M.S. in Plastics Engineering.

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Comments: Milliken Chemical is specializes in providing additive technologies for polyolefins and polyesters. For polypropylene, Milliken provides clarifiers (Millad 3988), Nucleators (Hyperform), and clear colorants (ClearTint). For PET, Milliken provides a UV absorber that is incorporated into the polymer (ClearShield).