Thin Sheet Thermoforming
Thin Sheet Thermoforming
Goals of this Course:
Your employees will get an overview and understanding of the thermoforming process and operation of the machinery used in thermoforming, the function of each component of the thermoforming line, plastic behavior during the thermoforming process, sheet extrusion fundamentals, optimizing operating controls, safety around the thermoforming machinery and thermoforming for maximum efficiency and profit.
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Description:
Goals of this Course:
Your employees will get an overview and understanding of the thermoforming process and operation of the machinery used in thermoforming, the function of each component of the thermoforming line, plastic behavior during the thermoforming process, sheet extrusion fundamentals, optimizing operating controls, safety around the thermoforming machinery and thermoforming for maximum efficiency and profit.
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Lessons Included:
- Lesson 1 – The Machinery and Plastic Behavior
- Lesson 2 – Thermoforming Process – Plastic Materials and Properties
- Lesson 3 – Pre-Heating and Heating the Plastic
- Lesson 4 – Transport of Plastic Sheet through the Thermoforming Line
- Lesson 5 – Mold Design, Machine Controls, Forming and Cooling the Parts
- Lesson 6 – Part Trimming and Finished Part Properties