Plastics Workshops and Seminars
Polymer Extrusion: Analysis, Design, and Troubleshooting
Hands-On Workshop
Fee: $1,045
Instructors: John Perdikoulias
OVERVIEW:
This seminar will provide a good understanding of practical rheology and what can (and cannot) be applied to the quantitative study of an extrusion process. An explanation of why certain extrusion "phenomena" occur is a major overall theme. The presentation is from an industrial point of view with many "case-study" type examples. The effect of design variables, processing conditions and material changes will be demonstrated with emphasis on process optimization and troubleshooting.WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is intended for anyone who is currently (or training to become) responsible for the design or performance of an extrusion process. Extrusion screw and die designers, process engineers, technical service personnel, research and development personnel and particularly, those responsible for troubleshooting extrusion processes will obtain the most benefit from the information presented. The topics that will be covered will be applicable to all areas of extrusion including pipe and tubing, film and sheet, wire and cable coating, blow molding, profile extrusion, etc.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
This seminar will show attendees how to properly evaluate and analyze extrusion equipment using sound engineering principles. Process Engineers will learn how to properly analyze and troubleshoot their equipment in order to optimize performance. Designers will learn about the most important design criteria that should be used for extrusion equipment.
The seminar will introduce practical rheology (polymer flow behaviour) in a clear and straightforward manner as it applies to the process operations that will be presented. The focus is on the rheological characteristics of the polymers that are most important to the understanding of the extrusion process and to the design of the equipment. After this seminar, the attendees will be better qualified to select materials and to differentiate between equipment design, which can be a big benefit during future product development or equipment specification and selection.