This course will benefit any personnel that's involved with material handling and describes the effects that moisture can have on molded part properties during processing. Polymer classification and what occurs during processing for each type is also explained.

The course teaches how to establish and maintain a scientific processing that properly decouples 1st stage fill from 2nd stage pack, which leads to improved process efficiency and much higher repeatability.

This comprehensive 2-part program is essential for anyone involved with die setting, including process technicians and supervisors. Topics covered: safety, preparation, documentation, mold removal, mold installation, and process startup.

Designed specifically for injection molders, Routsis Training’s intermediate-level purging courses introduce a scientific approach to material purging.

These courses discuss important purging concepts and detail common procedures for purging plastic material from the injection screw, barrel, and nozzle — and techniques for cleaning hot runner systems and gate drops.

Building on the concepts outlined in the intermediate purging courses, these advanced online lessons continue with a detailed discussion of common purging compounds — including resin-based, mechanical, and chemical compounds.

In the final course, users are shown how to effectively compare different purging procedures and compounds – and guided through completion of the Purging Analysis Worksheet, which is included with the online course.

Material handlers need to know how different types of polymers are best dried and prepared for reliable processing. These courses show participants how proper plastics material handling and drying is critical to produce a consistent product.

Participants are provided with the knowledge base required to identify and troubleshoot over twenty-five of the most common injection molded part defects. Users will also come away with a better understanding of how to best process, document and maintain a reliable scientific injection molding process.

Processors and technicians are presented with industry-proven procedures and techniques which can be used to easily improve the efficiency and profitability of any molding application.

Molders will be able to make more educated choices relating to
closed loop process control systems after taking this online course. How process control reduces variation is also covered.

Developed in collaboration with The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), these three courses will provide a thorough understanding of what’s involved in the Extrusion Blow Molding process.

Using standard industry terms and practices, with an emphasis on safety, these courses are essential for all personnel involved with Extrusion Blow Molding.

This two-part online program was created for all personnel within the blow molding industry who would like to expand or fine-tune their math skills.

Designed to benefit anyone working in a twin-screw extrusion production environment, these programs use animation and actual production footage to demonstrate complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout these training programs.

This two-part online training program was created for all personnel within the extrusion industry who would like to fine-tune or expand their math skills. The wide range of topics covered apply directly to the everyday operations that take place at any extrusion facility.

This comprehensive nine course series was created for tool designers, mold makers, engineers, part designers, and anyone involved in the tool procurement process. Participants will learn all of the different types of injection molds, contemporary machining methods, and many of the available mold components. A tool design methodology and a sample mold specification guide is also provided.

Developed by Dr. Robert Malloy, a respected author and professor at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, these six comprehensive courses will provide users with a solid understanding of the entire plastic part design process.