Description:
Backrind is a common rubber industry molding parting line defect which is particularly problematic in compression molding processes. This webinar explains the mechanics of how backrind forms the surface defects observed on many molded products. This webinar further explains what kinds of products are more suspectible to backrind defects. This webinar also includes many helpful tips and troubleshooting techniques to minimize and/or prevent backrind.

Live Webinar Held: 30 June 2020 (Tuesday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.

Live Webinar Held: 29 May 2020 (Friday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
The KnowHow Webinar Series on “Principles of Rubber Behavior for Processing” is a five-part series featuring many “Rubber Rules” which are essential to explain and understand how rubber behaves, especially as it relates to how rubber moves, flows, fills cavities, and responds to applied force. This program is aimed for every rubber industry and their workforce to understand behavior of rubber so that processing of rubber will easier. Part 1: Rubber Rules for Vulcanization; Part 2: Rubber Rules for Polymer Characterization; Part 3: Rubber Rules for Rubber Flow; Part 4: Rubber Rules for Cavity Filling; Part 5: Rubber Rules for Applied Force

Live Webinar Held: 01 December 2020 (Tuesday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
The KnowHow Webinar Series on “Principles of Rubber Behavior for Processing” is a five-part series featuring many “Rubber Rules” which are essential to explain and understand how rubber behaves, especially as it relates to how rubber moves, flows, fills cavities, and responds to applied force. This program is aimed for every rubber industry and their workforce to understand behavior of rubber so that processing of rubber will easier. Part 1: Rubber Rules for Vulcanization; Part 2: Rubber Rules for Polymer Characterization; Part 3: Rubber Rules for Rubber Flow; Part 4: Rubber Rules for Cavity Filling; Part 5: Rubber Rules for Applied Force

Live Webinar Held: 01 December 2020 (Tuesday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
The KnowHow Webinar Series on “Principles of Rubber Behavior for Processing” is a five-part series featuring many “Rubber Rules” which are essential to explain and understand how rubber behaves, especially as it relates to how rubber moves, flows, fills cavities, and responds to applied force. This program is aimed for every rubber industry and their workforce to understand behavior of rubber so that processing of rubber will easier. Part 1: Rubber Rules for Vulcanization; Part 2: Rubber Rules for Polymer Characterization; Part 3: Rubber Rules for Rubber Flow; Part 4: Rubber Rules for Cavity Filling; Part 5: Rubber Rules for Applied Force

Live Webinar Held: 01 December 2020 (Tuesday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
The KnowHow Webinar Series on “Principles of Rubber Behavior for Processing” is a five-part series featuring many “Rubber Rules” which are essential to explain and understand how rubber behaves, especially as it relates to how rubber moves, flows, fills cavities, and responds to applied force. This program is aimed for every rubber industry and their workforce to understand behavior of rubber so that processing of rubber will easier. Part 1: Rubber Rules for Vulcanization; Part 2: Rubber Rules for Polymer Characterization; Part 3: Rubber Rules for Rubber Flow; Part 4: Rubber Rules for Cavity Filling; Part 5: Rubber Rules for Applied Force

Live Webinar Held: 01 December 2020 (Tuesday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
The KnowHow Webinar Series on “Principles of Rubber Behavior for Processing” is a five-part series featuring many “Rubber Rules” which are essential to explain and understand how rubber behaves, especially as it relates to how rubber moves, flows, fills cavities, and responds to applied force. This program is aimed for every rubber industry and their workforce to understand behavior of rubber so that processing of rubber will easier. Part 1: Rubber Rules for Vulcanization; Part 2: Rubber Rules for Polymer Characterization; Part 3: Rubber Rules for Rubber Flow; Part 4: Rubber Rules for Cavity Filling; Part 5: Rubber Rules for Applied Force

Live Webinar Held: 01 December 2020 (Tuesday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.

Description:
Module 1 : Rubber Rules for Vulcanization
Module 2 : Rubber Rules for Polymer Characterization
Module 3: Rubber Rules for Rubber Flow
Module 4: Rubber Rules for Cavity Filling
Module 5: Rubber Rules for Applied Force

Live Webinar Held: 10 June 2022 (Friday)

Speaker:
Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.