SmartTech™ Optimizer Pro
2 Days of On-Site Skill Development + 10 Advanced Online Courses
This package builds and expands on the Processing Pro training course for advanced employees such as process technicians & engineers. Optimizer Pro will provide the necessary information and skills to optimize many aspects of a Scientific Molding Process — including Injection, Cooling, Recovery, Cooling, and Part Removal. This course is perfect for anyone involved in developing, establishing, evaluating, or optimizing a Scientific Molding Process.
This high-level 2-day training is perfect for anyone involved in developing, establishing, evaluating, and optimizing the scientific molding process. We also offer an optional 1-day add-on workshop to further develop your employees’ process optimization skills.
Prior to the event, participants are required to take online courses to prepare them for focused technical discussions and labs. This preparatory online training allows the instructor to better focus the discussions on your equipment and materials during the actual training session. Online training is also used after the on-site visit — to reinforce and expand upon concepts learning during the hands-on training sessions.
The SmartTech™ Optimizer Pro program combines:
- Pre-Requisite Online Training
- Face-to-Face Instruction
- Hands-On Skills Development
- Post-Requisite Online Training
- SmartTech™ Optimizer Pro Completion Exam
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If you are interested in customized Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Extrusion, or Design training sessions at your facility, please contact us to discuss your training needs and production goals.
Prerequisite Online Training
5 Online Courses
Day 1 : Classroom Discussion Topics
- 1st Stage Optimization
- 1st Stage In-Mold Rheology
- 1st Stage Cavity Imbalance
- Part Cooling Rate
- Mold Opening & Closing
- Part Ejection
Day 1 : Practical Skill Development
- 1st Stage In-Mold Rheology
- 1st Stage Speed Study
- 1st Stage Cavity Imbalance
- 1st Stage Transfer
- Cooling Temperature
- Cooling Time
- Estimated Shots in Barrel
- Estimated Dryer Residence Time
Day 2 : Classroom Discussion Topics
- Practical Rheology
- Screw Recovery Optimization
Day 2 : Practical Skill Development
- 1st Stage Comparative In-Mold Rheology
- Rear Zone Temperature Study
- Back Pressure Study
- Screw Recovery Time
- Optional — Performing a Basic DOE
- Optional — Comparative Purging Analysis
Post-Requisite Online Training
SmartTech™ Scientific Optimizer Pro Completion Exam
The areas being tested in this exam include:
- Injection Molding Safety
- Scientific Molding
- Scientific Process
- Scientific Purging
- Scientific Documentation
SmartTech™ Optimizer Pro: +1 Day Add-on Workshop
This optional 1-day workshop further advances your employees’ process optimization skills — directly related to your workplace and equipment.
As a group, the instructor and students will spend the day optimizing processes at your facility. Based on the intent of management, the focus will be to develop and/or improve an existing process. Existing processes will be reviewed. Then participants, under instructor direction, will utilize a variety of processing tools to improve process efficiency and capability.
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† The prices and terms listed here are for an individual (1 seat). Substantial discounts are available for groups. Many of these seminars also have an optional on-machine workshop available for an additional fee. All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD). Prices are provided for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice.