Certification Training for Injection Molding Professionals

Benchmark the knowledge & skills of your workforce with Routsis’s world-renown Injection Molding Training & Certification Programs

Most people in the plastics processing industry understand that proper training is critical to success. But how do we verify that a particular employee has the requisite knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job?

The answer is Professional Injection Molding Certification from Routsis Training.

We currently offer two different certification levels for Injection Molders:

Level 1: Injection Molding Professional Certification

This certificate demonstrates a broad-spectrum understanding of the injection molding industry. To attain certification, candidates must have a working knowledge of injection molding safety, machinery, processing, tooling, materials, and quality — and demonstrate a solid understanding of current industry best practices.

Every technician, supervisor, manager, and engineer on your production floor should achieve this certification.

The certification exam covers the following topics:

  • Injection Molding Safety
  • Basic 5S & Housekeeping
  • General Molding Process
  • Injection Mold Basics
  • Molding Machinery Basics
  • Plastics Material Basics
  • Basic Scientific Molding
  • Defect Troubleshooting
  • Basic Quality & Mathematics

Level 2: Scientific Molding Professional Certification

This certification requires an advanced understanding of Scientific Injection Molding. Our Level 2 Scientific Molding Professional Certification testing is conducted in 2 stages: an online test, followed by hands-on skills testing.

The online examination covers the following topics:

  • Basic Equipment & Machinery Maintenance
  • Die Setting & Material Handling
  • Scientific Molding Process & Documentation
  • Scientific Purging
  • Scientific Troubleshooting
  • Tooling Fundamentals

To attain certification, participants must also sucessfully demonstrate these practical skills:

  • Melt Temperature Measurement
  • Coolant Temperature Measurement
  • Scientific Process Documentation
  • 1st Stage Check Ring Evaluation
  • 1st Stage Injection Transfer
  • 1st Stage Injection Pressure Setpoint
  • 1st Stage Injection Time Setpoint
  • 2nd Stage Packing Pressure Study
  • 2nd Stage Packing Time Study
  • 2nd Stage Final Cushion Setpoint
  • 2nd Stage Clamp Force Study
  • Screw Recovery Time

Additional Certification Training Programs

In addition to Injection Molding training courses, we offer online certification training for Injection Mold & Molded Part Design. Routsis also provides online training courses and certification exams for Extrusion Blow Molding, Single Screw Extrusion, and Twin Screw Extrusion processes. If your plant runs multiple processes, we can easily create a custom training system that meets your facility’s particular needs.

Please contact us for more information.