Scientific SkillSet™ Series

The Scientific SkillSet™ Series is a unique learning experience that combines detailed, step-by-step online instruction with practical hands-on labs and worksheets.

Each of the twenty-six course/worksheet combinations focuses on developing important processing-related skills that translate directly to troubleshooting, optimizing and documenting any injection molding process.

This exclusive training approach allows companies to perform the same type of classroom learning found in popular seminars in the comfort of their own production environment. Your employees will learn how to setup a repeatable process and troubleshoot effectively through Scientific Molding.

Each unique training course is a blend of the following components:

• BACKGROUND:
  Your technicians understand the goal of each Scientific SkillSet™
• PURPOSE:
  Technicians learn specifically how each Scientific SkillSet™ applies to their job
• EQUIPMENT:
  Items are detailed to ensure techs have the tools they need to succeed
• PROCEDURE:
  Each step is demonstrated so your techs can proceed with confidence
• WORKSHEET:
  Contains all the information your techs need to succeed with each SkillSet™

Train On Your Computer, Tablet or Smartphone

Our Scientific SkillSet™ online courses are cross-platform and are compatible with most modern web browsers and popular handheld devices, such as tablets and smartphones. This provides exceptional flexibility, allowing technicians to train at their own pace on the production floor – without costly trainers or consultants.

Click here for a list of tested/recommended browsers and devices.

What’s Covered in the Scientific Skillset™ Series?

The Scientific SkillSet™ labs teach a sound scientific approach to injection molding. With more than 2 dozen distinct skills being taught, your technicians can quickly learn how to apply proven Scientific Molding techniques to everyday molding processes.

Your processors and technicians will receive over 18 hours of online SkillSet™ instruction and hands-on labs to confidently develop the following abilities:

• Melt Temperature Measurement
  Accurately measure & document the polymer temperature.
• Mold Temperature Measurement
  Accurately measure & document mold and coolant temperatures.
• Process Documentation
  Document your process for easy duplication and scientific troubleshooting.
• 1^st Stage Fill Progression
  Learn how the mold actually fills and identify problem areas.
• 1^st Stage Injection Speed
  Quickly find an acceptable injection rate for part quality.
• 1^st Stage Injection Transfer
  Set 1^st to 2^nd stage transfer to accommodate for variation.
• 1^st Stage Injection Pressure
  Determine a safe maximum injection pressure to help protect the mold.
• 1^st Stage Injection Time
  Set a maximum injection time and prevent excessive injection.
• 2^nd Stage Packing Pressure
  Find the optimal packing pressure between sinks and flash.
• 2^nd Stage Packing Time
  Determine gate seal time and optimize your packing time.
• 2^nd Stage Final Cushion
  Prevent bottoming-out while maximizing pressure transfer.
• 2^nd Stage Clamp Force
  Set clamping to protect the mold & maximize venting effectiveness.
• Coolant Temperature
  Establish the optimal mold coolant temperature controller settings.
• Cooling Time
  Determine an optimized cooling time while compensating for normal variation.
• Rear Zone Temperature
  Use the rear zone to conserve energy & maximize melting capacity.
• Screw Recovery Time
  Protect the quality & integrity of your polymer during melting.
• Mold Opening
  Optimize the clamp settings while protecting your part quality.
• Part Ejection
  Optimize part removal while maintaining your overall part quality.
• Mold Closing
  Optimize the clamp settings while protecting your mold & actions.
• Mold Protect Force
  Reduce the potential for mold damage when problems occur.
• 1^st Stage Cavity Imbalance
  Determine which speed provides the best filling balance.
• 1^st Stage Rheology Curve
  Determine the speed at which shear thinning takes place.
• Comparative Rheology
  Compare materials, grades, lots, additives, temperatures, etc.
• 1^st Stage Check Ring
  Evaluate the functionality of the check ring during injection.
• Measuring Mold Deflection
  For benchmarking and troubleshooting mold deflection issues.
• Measuring Platen Deflection
  For benchmarking and troubleshooting platen deflection issues.

Scientific SkillSet™ Series (French Version)

Scientific SkillSet™ Series (Spanish Version)

Scientific SkillSet™ Series (Brazilian Portuguese Version)

Scientific SkillSet™ Series (Bahasa Malaysia Version)

Scientific SkillSet™ Series (Mandarin Chinese Version)