Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Control of moisture content in the resin is essential for producing quality plastic parts. This is especially so for hygroscopic resins (ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, PET, etc), yet it is an often-overlooked step of the injection molding process. Excess moisture in the resin can show up as splay (or silver streaks) or may manifest itself later as brittle broken parts. The former can be visually caught and rejected, but the latter may make their way into the customer’s hands. And both will hit the bottom line of reduced profits. Moisture control starts with properly drying the resins, but the only real step that matters is the measurement of the moisture content after drying. And this is where many molders are lacking. This KnowHow Webinar will present the defects caused by excessive moisture, the proper steps of drying, cases from industry demonstrating the real missteps of controlling moisture content, and case studies of real defects.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Warpage of a molded plastic part comes down to uneven shrinkage of the part while it is cooling down to room temperature after ejection. Warpage results in a part that is not of the intended shape, and is one of the most common failures. Understanding the causes for the uneven shrinkage is complicated but it is essential. Those causes are material, design, mould, and processing. Using a jig to hold the shape of the part during cooling, after ejection, is not recommended as it can have disastrous results later. This webinar will discuss the various causes of uneven shrinkage and how to mitigate them. A case study will be presented to demonstrate the use of Conformal Cooling to reduce warpage.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:
Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

Expert:
UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
DFMA = DFM + DFA, respectively Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly. DFM looks at the cost for manufacturing plastic parts individually. DFA looks at the cost of assembling those parts together to make the finished product. Together DFMA is the philosophy of making the parts and products to be lean from the very beginning. This avoids expensive engineering changes later. It also makes for a lower cost, better reliability, and better-quality product. DFMA pulls in the participation of all the relevant departments (internal and external) at the design stage, where 70 to 80% of a product’s total cost is established. The material to be used, the type of manufacturing process, the assembly processes are all defined at the design stage. Without DFMA bad design decisions may be carried over into the mass production stage where costs and risks to start over are very high. This webinar will examine the application of DFMA philosophy to molded plastic parts – how to produce the molded parts productively, and how plastic parts can incorporate many features that ease assembly into the finished product.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
• Impact Copolymer Design
• Key Parameters for Performance
• Impact/Stiffness Balance
• Stress Whitening
• Transparency/Opacity
• Appearance

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
Module 1 : Introduction to Rotational Moulding
Module 2 : Raw Materials for Rotomoulding
Module 3 : Design of Molds for RotoMoulding
Module 4 : Rotational Molding Machinery Technology
Module 5 : Product Design of RotoMoulded Products
Module 6 : Process Control & Troubleshooting of Rotational Molding Process
Module 7 : Decoration & Graphics of Roto Products
Module 8 : Cost Reduction Opportunities in Rotational Moulding
Module 9 : Process Automation in Rotational Moulding
Module 10 : Advanced Rotational Moulding Technology (Multi-Layer Molding)

Expert:
Martin Spencer, a well-experienced rotomolding professional with 35+ years’ experience in the rotomoulding industry. Currently he is Managing director of UniqueRoto Consulting, offering consulting for rotomoulders in design, development, tooling, manufacturing, operations and training.  He was MD of Rototek for 22 years. He was chairman of ARMO (Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations) during 2016-2018 (2 years). He was chairman of Rotomoulding group at British Plastics Federation during 2006-2011 (for 5 years)

Description:
• Introduction on Catalyst Principles
• Type of Catalysts
• Current Market Players
• Influence on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
Webinar Contents
• Key Polymerization Processes
• Comparison of Polymerization Processes
• Effects of Process Variables on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
Module 1: Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Module 2: Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Module 3: Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Module 4: Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Module 5: Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Module 6: Gauge Variation Randomization in Film Extrusion
Module 7: Post Film Extrusion Processes
Module 8: Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Module 9: Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 10: Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Module 11: Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 12: Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
• Different Categories of Polypropylene
• Parameter Review for Product Characteristics
• Markets and Applications of Various PP Categories

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
A good quality molded plastic part is one that can be molded with high yield and performs flawlessly in its intended application. To this end there are certain best practices to be adhered to by the part designer as well as the toolmaker/molder. In the preliminary stages of part design there is great advantage to leveraging the knowledge and experience of the engineering team of the toolmaker/molder who have likely “seen it all”. This is in contrast to designing in a silo and passing down design features that need costly modifications after mold trials. It is just as easy to design a part feature that will mold well, as it is to design a bad feature that will hamper molding, eg. insufficient draft angle. To do justice to a well designed part, there are also best practices for the toolmaker/molder to adhere to. Here are 30 best practices to get good quality molded plastic parts.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:
This KnowHow webinar discusses about various polymers and their properties used for producing plastics film. The webinar content includes: Monomers, Homopolymers and Copolymers; Polymerization Techniques; Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution; Melting Characteristics; Chain Branching; Viscosity versus Deformation Rate; Melt Flow; Molecular Orientation; Bubble Shape in Blown Film; Discussion on polymers: PE, PP, EVA, EVOH, PA, Nylon, COC, PVC; PVdC etc; Barrier Properties versus Sustainability; Biodegradable Polymers; Additives and Migration; Effect of Erucamide Concentration on COF of LDPE Film; Effect of Slip/Antiblock Concentration on LDPE Film

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Plastic parts, with their capability for complex shapes, find many structural applications in many high-end industries like aircraft, automotive, and medical. FEA is a very useful tool to predict their structural performance in complicated applications. However, several critical considerations are mandatory if one seeks accurate predictions of stress, displacement, force, etc. This is because plastics do not behave like metals, for which FEA was originally developed for. This webinar will demonstrate the advantages of those critical considerations versus the traditional linear approach.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:
This training discusses about principles and technologies involved with polymer and additives transport and blending in film extrusion process. The webinar content includes: Venturi Conveying Effect; Fluff and Angle Hair; Streamers or Snake Skin; Feeder / Blender Systems; Volumetric Blenders; Gravimetric Blenders and configurations; Hopper Magnets; Crammer Systems; Trim / Flake Reprocessing; Trim Granulators; Trim Densifyer; and Drying Polymers for Extrusion

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Creep failure of plastic parts is the permanent deformation of the part in the presence of stress, time, and temperature. Plastics are more prone to creep failure than metals. Because creep failure only manifests itself after time has passed it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, warranty claims, loss of reputation, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will discuss how to identify potential creep failure of plastic parts, and how to design around them.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:
This online training discusses about film extruder components and principles of each zone in the extruder. The webinar content includes: Motors and Drives; Gear Reducers (Gearboxes) and Thrust Bearings; Feed Throat; Screws; Screw Parameters & Performance; Solids Conveying in the Feed Zone; Effect of Friction in Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Grooved Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Smooth Bore Feed Zone; Melting and Conveying in the Transition Zone; Effect of Friction and Conduction on Melting Rate; Melting Progression in the Transition Zone; Melt Flow in the Metering Zone; Types of Flow in the Metering Zone; Drag Flow; Pressure Flow; Effect of Drag and Pressure Flow on Velocity Profile; Leakage Flow; Net Melt Conveying Flow (Total Flow) in the Metering Zone; Smooth Bore Feed Throat Characteristics; Barrier Flighted versus Shear Mixing Screw Designs; Comparison of Conventional versus Barrier Screw; Generic Extruder Temperature Profiles; Gradual Rising Extruder Temperature Profile; Reverse Barrel Temperature Profile; Humped Barrel Temperature Profile; Flat Barrel Temperature Profile; Heating and Cooling Systems; Air Cooled Barrel Systems; Mica or Ceramic Heater; Finned Aluminum Heaters; Infrared Heaters; Liquid Cooled Barrel Systems; Barrel Exit Components; Rupture Disk; Breaker Plate and Screens; Common Misconceptions; Screens for High Pressure Applications; Non-Continuous Screen Changers; Melt Pressure Cycle; Continuous Screen Changers; Belted Screen Continuous Screen Changers; Rotary Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Diverter Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Mixing Devices; Gear Pumps; Static Mixers

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
This online training discusses all about film extruder die, its principles and setup. The webinar contents include: Cast Film Die Design; Clamshelling; Single Manifold Cast Film Dies; Deckles for Film Width Control of Cast Film Dies; Blown Film Die Design; Spiral Mandrel Distribution System; Function of Spiral Channels; Design Options to Minimize Flow Variation; Effect of Number and Angle of Spirals on Flow Variation; Port Splitting Distributors; Die Lip Configurations; Effect of Viscosity on TD Gauge Variation at Die Lips; Die Bolt Adjustments for Blown Film Dies; Die Bolt Adjustment Procedure for Blown Film Dies; Coextrusion Cast Film Systems; Layer Multiplier Feed Blocks; Insert Feed Plugs and Adjustable Vanes; Multiple Manifold Cast Coextrusion Cast Film Dies; Coextrusion Blown Film Systems; Concentric Mandrel Blown Film Dies; Concentric Mandrel Coextrusion Die Design Limitations; Stacked (Modular) Spiral Blown Film Die Designs; Limitations of Stacked Die Designs; Stacked Nano Layer Blown Film Die Designs; Film Appearance Defects; Melt Fracture; Interfacial Instability; Zig Zag Pattern Interfacial Instability; Long Wave Pattern Interfacial Instability; Migration and Viscous Encapsulation; Test to Distinguish Melt Fracture from Interfacial Instability; Optical Properties; Hazy Film; Low Gloss (Dull Surface) – High External Haze; Surface Contamination; Gels; Unmelt Gels; Bubbles or Hollow Gels; Cross-linked Gels; Black Specs; Color Agglomerates; Die Lines; Purging Techniques; Preventative Maintenance Purging; Controlled Shutdown Technique; Start-Up Procedure; Process Interruption Purging; Stable Scouring; Chemical Purge Compounds; Mechanical Purge Compounds; Cyclical Scouring (Disco Purge Technique); Disassembly and Cleaning

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Fatigue failure of molded plastic parts is the breakage of the part after repeated application of a load (whether a force load or a displacement load) that induced stresses on the parts. The induced stress at which fatigue failure occurs is significantly lower than the Yield Strength of the material. Plastics are more prone to fatigue failure than metals. Just as with creep failure, fatigue failure only manifests itself after time has passed and it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, scrap, warranty claims, loss of revenue, legal liabilities, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will describe and discuss: • What are fatigue failures, along with some examples. • How to identify fatigue failures. • How did fatigue failures happen? • How to design around fatigue failures.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Control of moisture content in the resin is essential for producing quality plastic parts. This is especially so for hygroscopic resins (ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, PET, etc), yet it is an often-overlooked step of the injection molding process. Excess moisture in the resin can show up as splay (or silver streaks) or may manifest itself later as brittle broken parts. The former can be visually caught and rejected, but the latter may make their way into the customer’s hands. And both will hit the bottom line of reduced profits. Moisture control starts with properly drying the resins, but the only real step that matters is the measurement of the moisture content after drying. And this is where many molders are lacking. This KnowHow Webinar will present the defects caused by excessive moisture, the proper steps of drying, cases from industry demonstrating the real missteps of controlling moisture content, and case studies of real defects.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Warpage of a molded plastic part comes down to uneven shrinkage of the part while it is cooling down to room temperature after ejection. Warpage results in a part that is not of the intended shape, and is one of the most common failures. Understanding the causes for the uneven shrinkage is complicated but it is essential. Those causes are material, design, mould, and processing. Using a jig to hold the shape of the part during cooling, after ejection, is not recommended as it can have disastrous results later. This webinar will discuss the various causes of uneven shrinkage and how to mitigate them. A case study will be presented to demonstrate the use of Conformal Cooling to reduce warpage.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

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UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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DFMA = DFM + DFA, respectively Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly. DFM looks at the cost for manufacturing plastic parts individually. DFA looks at the cost of assembling those parts together to make the finished product. Together DFMA is the philosophy of making the parts and products to be lean from the very beginning. This avoids expensive engineering changes later. It also makes for a lower cost, better reliability, and better-quality product. DFMA pulls in the participation of all the relevant departments (internal and external) at the design stage, where 70 to 80% of a product’s total cost is established. The material to be used, the type of manufacturing process, the assembly processes are all defined at the design stage. Without DFMA bad design decisions may be carried over into the mass production stage where costs and risks to start over are very high. This webinar will examine the application of DFMA philosophy to molded plastic parts – how to produce the molded parts productively, and how plastic parts can incorporate many features that ease assembly into the finished product.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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• Impact Copolymer Design
• Key Parameters for Performance
• Impact/Stiffness Balance
• Stress Whitening
• Transparency/Opacity
• Appearance

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Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Module 1 : Introduction to Rotational Moulding
Module 2 : Raw Materials for Rotomoulding
Module 3 : Design of Molds for RotoMoulding
Module 4 : Rotational Molding Machinery Technology
Module 5 : Product Design of RotoMoulded Products
Module 6 : Process Control & Troubleshooting of Rotational Molding Process
Module 7 : Decoration & Graphics of Roto Products
Module 8 : Cost Reduction Opportunities in Rotational Moulding
Module 9 : Process Automation in Rotational Moulding
Module 10 : Advanced Rotational Moulding Technology (Multi-Layer Molding)

Expert:
Martin Spencer, a well-experienced rotomolding professional with 35+ years’ experience in the rotomoulding industry. Currently he is Managing director of UniqueRoto Consulting, offering consulting for rotomoulders in design, development, tooling, manufacturing, operations and training.  He was MD of Rototek for 22 years. He was chairman of ARMO (Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations) during 2016-2018 (2 years). He was chairman of Rotomoulding group at British Plastics Federation during 2006-2011 (for 5 years)

Description:
• Introduction on Catalyst Principles
• Type of Catalysts
• Current Market Players
• Influence on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Webinar Contents
• Key Polymerization Processes
• Comparison of Polymerization Processes
• Effects of Process Variables on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Module 1: Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Module 2: Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Module 3: Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Module 4: Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Module 5: Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Module 6: Gauge Variation Randomization in Film Extrusion
Module 7: Post Film Extrusion Processes
Module 8: Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Module 9: Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 10: Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Module 11: Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 12: Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
• Different Categories of Polypropylene
• Parameter Review for Product Characteristics
• Markets and Applications of Various PP Categories

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Fatigue failure of molded plastic parts is the breakage of the part after repeated application of a load (whether a force load or a displacement load) that induced stresses on the parts. The induced stress at which fatigue failure occurs is significantly lower than the Yield Strength of the material. Plastics are more prone to fatigue failure than metals. Just as with creep failure, fatigue failure only manifests itself after time has passed and it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, scrap, warranty claims, loss of revenue, legal liabilities, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will describe and discuss: • What are fatigue failures, along with some examples. • How to identify fatigue failures. • How did fatigue failures happen? • How to design around fatigue failures.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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A good quality molded plastic part is one that can be molded with high yield and performs flawlessly in its intended application. To this end there are certain best practices to be adhered to by the part designer as well as the toolmaker/molder. In the preliminary stages of part design there is great advantage to leveraging the knowledge and experience of the engineering team of the toolmaker/molder who have likely “seen it all”. This is in contrast to designing in a silo and passing down design features that need costly modifications after mold trials. It is just as easy to design a part feature that will mold well, as it is to design a bad feature that will hamper molding, eg. insufficient draft angle. To do justice to a well designed part, there are also best practices for the toolmaker/molder to adhere to. Here are 30 best practices to get good quality molded plastic parts.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This KnowHow webinar discusses about various polymers and their properties used for producing plastics film. The webinar content includes: Monomers, Homopolymers and Copolymers; Polymerization Techniques; Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution; Melting Characteristics; Chain Branching; Viscosity versus Deformation Rate; Melt Flow; Molecular Orientation; Bubble Shape in Blown Film; Discussion on polymers: PE, PP, EVA, EVOH, PA, Nylon, COC, PVC; PVdC etc; Barrier Properties versus Sustainability; Biodegradable Polymers; Additives and Migration; Effect of Erucamide Concentration on COF of LDPE Film; Effect of Slip/Antiblock Concentration on LDPE Film

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Plastic parts, with their capability for complex shapes, find many structural applications in many high-end industries like aircraft, automotive, and medical. FEA is a very useful tool to predict their structural performance in complicated applications. However, several critical considerations are mandatory if one seeks accurate predictions of stress, displacement, force, etc. This is because plastics do not behave like metals, for which FEA was originally developed for. This webinar will demonstrate the advantages of those critical considerations versus the traditional linear approach.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This training discusses about principles and technologies involved with polymer and additives transport and blending in film extrusion process. The webinar content includes: Venturi Conveying Effect; Fluff and Angle Hair; Streamers or Snake Skin; Feeder / Blender Systems; Volumetric Blenders; Gravimetric Blenders and configurations; Hopper Magnets; Crammer Systems; Trim / Flake Reprocessing; Trim Granulators; Trim Densifyer; and Drying Polymers for Extrusion

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Creep failure of plastic parts is the permanent deformation of the part in the presence of stress, time, and temperature. Plastics are more prone to creep failure than metals. Because creep failure only manifests itself after time has passed it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, warranty claims, loss of reputation, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will discuss how to identify potential creep failure of plastic parts, and how to design around them.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This online training discusses about film extruder components and principles of each zone in the extruder. The webinar content includes: Motors and Drives; Gear Reducers (Gearboxes) and Thrust Bearings; Feed Throat; Screws; Screw Parameters & Performance; Solids Conveying in the Feed Zone; Effect of Friction in Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Grooved Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Smooth Bore Feed Zone; Melting and Conveying in the Transition Zone; Effect of Friction and Conduction on Melting Rate; Melting Progression in the Transition Zone; Melt Flow in the Metering Zone; Types of Flow in the Metering Zone; Drag Flow; Pressure Flow; Effect of Drag and Pressure Flow on Velocity Profile; Leakage Flow; Net Melt Conveying Flow (Total Flow) in the Metering Zone; Smooth Bore Feed Throat Characteristics; Barrier Flighted versus Shear Mixing Screw Designs; Comparison of Conventional versus Barrier Screw; Generic Extruder Temperature Profiles; Gradual Rising Extruder Temperature Profile; Reverse Barrel Temperature Profile; Humped Barrel Temperature Profile; Flat Barrel Temperature Profile; Heating and Cooling Systems; Air Cooled Barrel Systems; Mica or Ceramic Heater; Finned Aluminum Heaters; Infrared Heaters; Liquid Cooled Barrel Systems; Barrel Exit Components; Rupture Disk; Breaker Plate and Screens; Common Misconceptions; Screens for High Pressure Applications; Non-Continuous Screen Changers; Melt Pressure Cycle; Continuous Screen Changers; Belted Screen Continuous Screen Changers; Rotary Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Diverter Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Mixing Devices; Gear Pumps; Static Mixers

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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This online training discusses all about film extruder die, its principles and setup. The webinar contents include: Cast Film Die Design; Clamshelling; Single Manifold Cast Film Dies; Deckles for Film Width Control of Cast Film Dies; Blown Film Die Design; Spiral Mandrel Distribution System; Function of Spiral Channels; Design Options to Minimize Flow Variation; Effect of Number and Angle of Spirals on Flow Variation; Port Splitting Distributors; Die Lip Configurations; Effect of Viscosity on TD Gauge Variation at Die Lips; Die Bolt Adjustments for Blown Film Dies; Die Bolt Adjustment Procedure for Blown Film Dies; Coextrusion Cast Film Systems; Layer Multiplier Feed Blocks; Insert Feed Plugs and Adjustable Vanes; Multiple Manifold Cast Coextrusion Cast Film Dies; Coextrusion Blown Film Systems; Concentric Mandrel Blown Film Dies; Concentric Mandrel Coextrusion Die Design Limitations; Stacked (Modular) Spiral Blown Film Die Designs; Limitations of Stacked Die Designs; Stacked Nano Layer Blown Film Die Designs; Film Appearance Defects; Melt Fracture; Interfacial Instability; Zig Zag Pattern Interfacial Instability; Long Wave Pattern Interfacial Instability; Migration and Viscous Encapsulation; Test to Distinguish Melt Fracture from Interfacial Instability; Optical Properties; Hazy Film; Low Gloss (Dull Surface) – High External Haze; Surface Contamination; Gels; Unmelt Gels; Bubbles or Hollow Gels; Cross-linked Gels; Black Specs; Color Agglomerates; Die Lines; Purging Techniques; Preventative Maintenance Purging; Controlled Shutdown Technique; Start-Up Procedure; Process Interruption Purging; Stable Scouring; Chemical Purge Compounds; Mechanical Purge Compounds; Cyclical Scouring (Disco Purge Technique); Disassembly and Cleaning

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Control of moisture content in the resin is essential for producing quality plastic parts. This is especially so for hygroscopic resins (ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, PET, etc), yet it is an often-overlooked step of the injection molding process. Excess moisture in the resin can show up as splay (or silver streaks) or may manifest itself later as brittle broken parts. The former can be visually caught and rejected, but the latter may make their way into the customer’s hands. And both will hit the bottom line of reduced profits. Moisture control starts with properly drying the resins, but the only real step that matters is the measurement of the moisture content after drying. And this is where many molders are lacking. This KnowHow Webinar will present the defects caused by excessive moisture, the proper steps of drying, cases from industry demonstrating the real missteps of controlling moisture content, and case studies of real defects.

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Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Warpage of a molded plastic part comes down to uneven shrinkage of the part while it is cooling down to room temperature after ejection. Warpage results in a part that is not of the intended shape, and is one of the most common failures. Understanding the causes for the uneven shrinkage is complicated but it is essential. Those causes are material, design, mould, and processing. Using a jig to hold the shape of the part during cooling, after ejection, is not recommended as it can have disastrous results later. This webinar will discuss the various causes of uneven shrinkage and how to mitigate them. A case study will be presented to demonstrate the use of Conformal Cooling to reduce warpage.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

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UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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DFMA = DFM + DFA, respectively Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly. DFM looks at the cost for manufacturing plastic parts individually. DFA looks at the cost of assembling those parts together to make the finished product. Together DFMA is the philosophy of making the parts and products to be lean from the very beginning. This avoids expensive engineering changes later. It also makes for a lower cost, better reliability, and better-quality product. DFMA pulls in the participation of all the relevant departments (internal and external) at the design stage, where 70 to 80% of a product’s total cost is established. The material to be used, the type of manufacturing process, the assembly processes are all defined at the design stage. Without DFMA bad design decisions may be carried over into the mass production stage where costs and risks to start over are very high. This webinar will examine the application of DFMA philosophy to molded plastic parts – how to produce the molded parts productively, and how plastic parts can incorporate many features that ease assembly into the finished product.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Module 1 : Introduction to Rotational Moulding
Module 2 : Raw Materials for Rotomoulding
Module 3 : Design of Molds for RotoMoulding
Module 4 : Rotational Molding Machinery Technology
Module 5 : Product Design of RotoMoulded Products
Module 6 : Process Control & Troubleshooting of Rotational Molding Process
Module 7 : Decoration & Graphics of Roto Products
Module 8 : Cost Reduction Opportunities in Rotational Moulding
Module 9 : Process Automation in Rotational Moulding
Module 10 : Advanced Rotational Moulding Technology (Multi-Layer Molding)

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Martin Spencer, a well-experienced rotomolding professional with 35+ years’ experience in the rotomoulding industry. Currently he is Managing director of UniqueRoto Consulting, offering consulting for rotomoulders in design, development, tooling, manufacturing, operations and training.  He was MD of Rototek for 22 years. He was chairman of ARMO (Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations) during 2016-2018 (2 years). He was chairman of Rotomoulding group at British Plastics Federation during 2006-2011 (for 5 years)

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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• Introduction on Catalyst Principles
• Type of Catalysts
• Current Market Players
• Influence on PP Properties

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Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Webinar Contents
• Key Polymerization Processes
• Comparison of Polymerization Processes
• Effects of Process Variables on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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• Different Categories of Polypropylene
• Parameter Review for Product Characteristics
• Markets and Applications of Various PP Categories

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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• Impact Copolymer Design
• Key Parameters for Performance
• Impact/Stiffness Balance
• Stress Whitening
• Transparency/Opacity
• Appearance

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Module 1: Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Module 2: Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Module 3: Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Module 4: Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Module 5: Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Module 6: Gauge Variation Randomization in Film Extrusion
Module 7: Post Film Extrusion Processes
Module 8: Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Module 9: Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 10: Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Module 11: Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 12: Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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A good quality molded plastic part is one that can be molded with high yield and performs flawlessly in its intended application. To this end there are certain best practices to be adhered to by the part designer as well as the toolmaker/molder. In the preliminary stages of part design there is great advantage to leveraging the knowledge and experience of the engineering team of the toolmaker/molder who have likely “seen it all”. This is in contrast to designing in a silo and passing down design features that need costly modifications after mold trials. It is just as easy to design a part feature that will mold well, as it is to design a bad feature that will hamper molding, eg. insufficient draft angle. To do justice to a well designed part, there are also best practices for the toolmaker/molder to adhere to. Here are 30 best practices to get good quality molded plastic parts.

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Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This KnowHow webinar discusses about various polymers and their properties used for producing plastics film. The webinar content includes: Monomers, Homopolymers and Copolymers; Polymerization Techniques; Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution; Melting Characteristics; Chain Branching; Viscosity versus Deformation Rate; Melt Flow; Molecular Orientation; Bubble Shape in Blown Film; Discussion on polymers: PE, PP, EVA, EVOH, PA, Nylon, COC, PVC; PVdC etc; Barrier Properties versus Sustainability; Biodegradable Polymers; Additives and Migration; Effect of Erucamide Concentration on COF of LDPE Film; Effect of Slip/Antiblock Concentration on LDPE Film

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Plastic parts, with their capability for complex shapes, find many structural applications in many high-end industries like aircraft, automotive, and medical. FEA is a very useful tool to predict their structural performance in complicated applications. However, several critical considerations are mandatory if one seeks accurate predictions of stress, displacement, force, etc. This is because plastics do not behave like metals, for which FEA was originally developed for. This webinar will demonstrate the advantages of those critical considerations versus the traditional linear approach.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This training discusses about principles and technologies involved with polymer and additives transport and blending in film extrusion process. The webinar content includes: Venturi Conveying Effect; Fluff and Angle Hair; Streamers or Snake Skin; Feeder / Blender Systems; Volumetric Blenders; Gravimetric Blenders and configurations; Hopper Magnets; Crammer Systems; Trim / Flake Reprocessing; Trim Granulators; Trim Densifyer; and Drying Polymers for Extrusion

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Creep failure of plastic parts is the permanent deformation of the part in the presence of stress, time, and temperature. Plastics are more prone to creep failure than metals. Because creep failure only manifests itself after time has passed it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, warranty claims, loss of reputation, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will discuss how to identify potential creep failure of plastic parts, and how to design around them.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

Description:
This online training discusses about film extruder components and principles of each zone in the extruder. The webinar content includes: Motors and Drives; Gear Reducers (Gearboxes) and Thrust Bearings; Feed Throat; Screws; Screw Parameters & Performance; Solids Conveying in the Feed Zone; Effect of Friction in Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Grooved Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Smooth Bore Feed Zone; Melting and Conveying in the Transition Zone; Effect of Friction and Conduction on Melting Rate; Melting Progression in the Transition Zone; Melt Flow in the Metering Zone; Types of Flow in the Metering Zone; Drag Flow; Pressure Flow; Effect of Drag and Pressure Flow on Velocity Profile; Leakage Flow; Net Melt Conveying Flow (Total Flow) in the Metering Zone; Smooth Bore Feed Throat Characteristics; Barrier Flighted versus Shear Mixing Screw Designs; Comparison of Conventional versus Barrier Screw; Generic Extruder Temperature Profiles; Gradual Rising Extruder Temperature Profile; Reverse Barrel Temperature Profile; Humped Barrel Temperature Profile; Flat Barrel Temperature Profile; Heating and Cooling Systems; Air Cooled Barrel Systems; Mica or Ceramic Heater; Finned Aluminum Heaters; Infrared Heaters; Liquid Cooled Barrel Systems; Barrel Exit Components; Rupture Disk; Breaker Plate and Screens; Common Misconceptions; Screens for High Pressure Applications; Non-Continuous Screen Changers; Melt Pressure Cycle; Continuous Screen Changers; Belted Screen Continuous Screen Changers; Rotary Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Diverter Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Mixing Devices; Gear Pumps; Static Mixers

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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This online training discusses all about film extruder die, its principles and setup. The webinar contents include: Cast Film Die Design; Clamshelling; Single Manifold Cast Film Dies; Deckles for Film Width Control of Cast Film Dies; Blown Film Die Design; Spiral Mandrel Distribution System; Function of Spiral Channels; Design Options to Minimize Flow Variation; Effect of Number and Angle of Spirals on Flow Variation; Port Splitting Distributors; Die Lip Configurations; Effect of Viscosity on TD Gauge Variation at Die Lips; Die Bolt Adjustments for Blown Film Dies; Die Bolt Adjustment Procedure for Blown Film Dies; Coextrusion Cast Film Systems; Layer Multiplier Feed Blocks; Insert Feed Plugs and Adjustable Vanes; Multiple Manifold Cast Coextrusion Cast Film Dies; Coextrusion Blown Film Systems; Concentric Mandrel Blown Film Dies; Concentric Mandrel Coextrusion Die Design Limitations; Stacked (Modular) Spiral Blown Film Die Designs; Limitations of Stacked Die Designs; Stacked Nano Layer Blown Film Die Designs; Film Appearance Defects; Melt Fracture; Interfacial Instability; Zig Zag Pattern Interfacial Instability; Long Wave Pattern Interfacial Instability; Migration and Viscous Encapsulation; Test to Distinguish Melt Fracture from Interfacial Instability; Optical Properties; Hazy Film; Low Gloss (Dull Surface) – High External Haze; Surface Contamination; Gels; Unmelt Gels; Bubbles or Hollow Gels; Cross-linked Gels; Black Specs; Color Agglomerates; Die Lines; Purging Techniques; Preventative Maintenance Purging; Controlled Shutdown Technique; Start-Up Procedure; Process Interruption Purging; Stable Scouring; Chemical Purge Compounds; Mechanical Purge Compounds; Cyclical Scouring (Disco Purge Technique); Disassembly and Cleaning

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Fatigue failure of molded plastic parts is the breakage of the part after repeated application of a load (whether a force load or a displacement load) that induced stresses on the parts. The induced stress at which fatigue failure occurs is significantly lower than the Yield Strength of the material. Plastics are more prone to fatigue failure than metals. Just as with creep failure, fatigue failure only manifests itself after time has passed and it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, scrap, warranty claims, loss of revenue, legal liabilities, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will describe and discuss: • What are fatigue failures, along with some examples. • How to identify fatigue failures. • How did fatigue failures happen? • How to design around fatigue failures.

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Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Control of moisture content in the resin is essential for producing quality plastic parts. This is especially so for hygroscopic resins (ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, PET, etc), yet it is an often-overlooked step of the injection molding process. Excess moisture in the resin can show up as splay (or silver streaks) or may manifest itself later as brittle broken parts. The former can be visually caught and rejected, but the latter may make their way into the customer’s hands. And both will hit the bottom line of reduced profits. Moisture control starts with properly drying the resins, but the only real step that matters is the measurement of the moisture content after drying. And this is where many molders are lacking. This KnowHow Webinar will present the defects caused by excessive moisture, the proper steps of drying, cases from industry demonstrating the real missteps of controlling moisture content, and case studies of real defects.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Warpage of a molded plastic part comes down to uneven shrinkage of the part while it is cooling down to room temperature after ejection. Warpage results in a part that is not of the intended shape, and is one of the most common failures. Understanding the causes for the uneven shrinkage is complicated but it is essential. Those causes are material, design, mould, and processing. Using a jig to hold the shape of the part during cooling, after ejection, is not recommended as it can have disastrous results later. This webinar will discuss the various causes of uneven shrinkage and how to mitigate them. A case study will be presented to demonstrate the use of Conformal Cooling to reduce warpage.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

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UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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DFMA = DFM + DFA, respectively Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly. DFM looks at the cost for manufacturing plastic parts individually. DFA looks at the cost of assembling those parts together to make the finished product. Together DFMA is the philosophy of making the parts and products to be lean from the very beginning. This avoids expensive engineering changes later. It also makes for a lower cost, better reliability, and better-quality product. DFMA pulls in the participation of all the relevant departments (internal and external) at the design stage, where 70 to 80% of a product’s total cost is established. The material to be used, the type of manufacturing process, the assembly processes are all defined at the design stage. Without DFMA bad design decisions may be carried over into the mass production stage where costs and risks to start over are very high. This webinar will examine the application of DFMA philosophy to molded plastic parts – how to produce the molded parts productively, and how plastic parts can incorporate many features that ease assembly into the finished product.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
• Introduction on Catalyst Principles
• Type of Catalysts
• Current Market Players
• Influence on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Module 1 : Introduction to Rotational Moulding
Module 2 : Raw Materials for Rotomoulding
Module 3 : Design of Molds for RotoMoulding
Module 4 : Rotational Molding Machinery Technology
Module 5 : Product Design of RotoMoulded Products
Module 6 : Process Control & Troubleshooting of Rotational Molding Process
Module 7 : Decoration & Graphics of Roto Products
Module 8 : Cost Reduction Opportunities in Rotational Moulding
Module 9 : Process Automation in Rotational Moulding
Module 10 : Advanced Rotational Moulding Technology (Multi-Layer Molding)

Expert:
Martin Spencer, a well-experienced rotomolding professional with 35+ years’ experience in the rotomoulding industry. Currently he is Managing director of UniqueRoto Consulting, offering consulting for rotomoulders in design, development, tooling, manufacturing, operations and training.  He was MD of Rototek for 22 years. He was chairman of ARMO (Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations) during 2016-2018 (2 years). He was chairman of Rotomoulding group at British Plastics Federation during 2006-2011 (for 5 years)

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Webinar Contents
• Key Polymerization Processes
• Comparison of Polymerization Processes
• Effects of Process Variables on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Module 1: Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Module 2: Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Module 3: Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Module 4: Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Module 5: Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Module 6: Gauge Variation Randomization in Film Extrusion
Module 7: Post Film Extrusion Processes
Module 8: Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Module 9: Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 10: Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Module 11: Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 12: Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
• Different Categories of Polypropylene
• Parameter Review for Product Characteristics
• Markets and Applications of Various PP Categories

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
• Impact Copolymer Design
• Key Parameters for Performance
• Impact/Stiffness Balance
• Stress Whitening
• Transparency/Opacity
• Appearance

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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A good quality molded plastic part is one that can be molded with high yield and performs flawlessly in its intended application. To this end there are certain best practices to be adhered to by the part designer as well as the toolmaker/molder. In the preliminary stages of part design there is great advantage to leveraging the knowledge and experience of the engineering team of the toolmaker/molder who have likely “seen it all”. This is in contrast to designing in a silo and passing down design features that need costly modifications after mold trials. It is just as easy to design a part feature that will mold well, as it is to design a bad feature that will hamper molding, eg. insufficient draft angle. To do justice to a well designed part, there are also best practices for the toolmaker/molder to adhere to. Here are 30 best practices to get good quality molded plastic parts.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This KnowHow webinar discusses about various polymers and their properties used for producing plastics film. The webinar content includes: Monomers, Homopolymers and Copolymers; Polymerization Techniques; Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution; Melting Characteristics; Chain Branching; Viscosity versus Deformation Rate; Melt Flow; Molecular Orientation; Bubble Shape in Blown Film; Discussion on polymers: PE, PP, EVA, EVOH, PA, Nylon, COC, PVC; PVdC etc; Barrier Properties versus Sustainability; Biodegradable Polymers; Additives and Migration; Effect of Erucamide Concentration on COF of LDPE Film; Effect of Slip/Antiblock Concentration on LDPE Film

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Plastic parts, with their capability for complex shapes, find many structural applications in many high-end industries like aircraft, automotive, and medical. FEA is a very useful tool to predict their structural performance in complicated applications. However, several critical considerations are mandatory if one seeks accurate predictions of stress, displacement, force, etc. This is because plastics do not behave like metals, for which FEA was originally developed for. This webinar will demonstrate the advantages of those critical considerations versus the traditional linear approach.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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This training discusses about principles and technologies involved with polymer and additives transport and blending in film extrusion process. The webinar content includes: Venturi Conveying Effect; Fluff and Angle Hair; Streamers or Snake Skin; Feeder / Blender Systems; Volumetric Blenders; Gravimetric Blenders and configurations; Hopper Magnets; Crammer Systems; Trim / Flake Reprocessing; Trim Granulators; Trim Densifyer; and Drying Polymers for Extrusion

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
This online training discusses about film extruder components and principles of each zone in the extruder. The webinar content includes: Motors and Drives; Gear Reducers (Gearboxes) and Thrust Bearings; Feed Throat; Screws; Screw Parameters & Performance; Solids Conveying in the Feed Zone; Effect of Friction in Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Grooved Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Smooth Bore Feed Zone; Melting and Conveying in the Transition Zone; Effect of Friction and Conduction on Melting Rate; Melting Progression in the Transition Zone; Melt Flow in the Metering Zone; Types of Flow in the Metering Zone; Drag Flow; Pressure Flow; Effect of Drag and Pressure Flow on Velocity Profile; Leakage Flow; Net Melt Conveying Flow (Total Flow) in the Metering Zone; Smooth Bore Feed Throat Characteristics; Barrier Flighted versus Shear Mixing Screw Designs; Comparison of Conventional versus Barrier Screw; Generic Extruder Temperature Profiles; Gradual Rising Extruder Temperature Profile; Reverse Barrel Temperature Profile; Humped Barrel Temperature Profile; Flat Barrel Temperature Profile; Heating and Cooling Systems; Air Cooled Barrel Systems; Mica or Ceramic Heater; Finned Aluminum Heaters; Infrared Heaters; Liquid Cooled Barrel Systems; Barrel Exit Components; Rupture Disk; Breaker Plate and Screens; Common Misconceptions; Screens for High Pressure Applications; Non-Continuous Screen Changers; Melt Pressure Cycle; Continuous Screen Changers; Belted Screen Continuous Screen Changers; Rotary Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Diverter Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Mixing Devices; Gear Pumps; Static Mixers

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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This online training discusses all about film extruder die, its principles and setup. The webinar contents include: Cast Film Die Design; Clamshelling; Single Manifold Cast Film Dies; Deckles for Film Width Control of Cast Film Dies; Blown Film Die Design; Spiral Mandrel Distribution System; Function of Spiral Channels; Design Options to Minimize Flow Variation; Effect of Number and Angle of Spirals on Flow Variation; Port Splitting Distributors; Die Lip Configurations; Effect of Viscosity on TD Gauge Variation at Die Lips; Die Bolt Adjustments for Blown Film Dies; Die Bolt Adjustment Procedure for Blown Film Dies; Coextrusion Cast Film Systems; Layer Multiplier Feed Blocks; Insert Feed Plugs and Adjustable Vanes; Multiple Manifold Cast Coextrusion Cast Film Dies; Coextrusion Blown Film Systems; Concentric Mandrel Blown Film Dies; Concentric Mandrel Coextrusion Die Design Limitations; Stacked (Modular) Spiral Blown Film Die Designs; Limitations of Stacked Die Designs; Stacked Nano Layer Blown Film Die Designs; Film Appearance Defects; Melt Fracture; Interfacial Instability; Zig Zag Pattern Interfacial Instability; Long Wave Pattern Interfacial Instability; Migration and Viscous Encapsulation; Test to Distinguish Melt Fracture from Interfacial Instability; Optical Properties; Hazy Film; Low Gloss (Dull Surface) – High External Haze; Surface Contamination; Gels; Unmelt Gels; Bubbles or Hollow Gels; Cross-linked Gels; Black Specs; Color Agglomerates; Die Lines; Purging Techniques; Preventative Maintenance Purging; Controlled Shutdown Technique; Start-Up Procedure; Process Interruption Purging; Stable Scouring; Chemical Purge Compounds; Mechanical Purge Compounds; Cyclical Scouring (Disco Purge Technique); Disassembly and Cleaning

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Fatigue failure of molded plastic parts is the breakage of the part after repeated application of a load (whether a force load or a displacement load) that induced stresses on the parts. The induced stress at which fatigue failure occurs is significantly lower than the Yield Strength of the material. Plastics are more prone to fatigue failure than metals. Just as with creep failure, fatigue failure only manifests itself after time has passed and it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, scrap, warranty claims, loss of revenue, legal liabilities, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will describe and discuss: • What are fatigue failures, along with some examples. • How to identify fatigue failures. • How did fatigue failures happen? • How to design around fatigue failures.

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Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Control of moisture content in the resin is essential for producing quality plastic parts. This is especially so for hygroscopic resins (ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, PET, etc), yet it is an often-overlooked step of the injection molding process. Excess moisture in the resin can show up as splay (or silver streaks) or may manifest itself later as brittle broken parts. The former can be visually caught and rejected, but the latter may make their way into the customer’s hands. And both will hit the bottom line of reduced profits. Moisture control starts with properly drying the resins, but the only real step that matters is the measurement of the moisture content after drying. And this is where many molders are lacking. This KnowHow Webinar will present the defects caused by excessive moisture, the proper steps of drying, cases from industry demonstrating the real missteps of controlling moisture content, and case studies of real defects.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

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UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Creep failure of plastic parts is the permanent deformation of the part in the presence of stress, time, and temperature. Plastics are more prone to creep failure than metals. Because creep failure only manifests itself after time has passed it is usually the customer who experiences it. This has the potential for costly recalls, returns, rework, warranty claims, loss of reputation, etc. And the correction will take a long time to implement because it likely involves a redesign, re-tool and mold, re-test, which prolongs the customer’s pain. Merely replacing the failed part with one of the same vintage will repeat the pain. This webinar will discuss how to identify potential creep failure of plastic parts, and how to design around them.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
Warpage of a molded plastic part comes down to uneven shrinkage of the part while it is cooling down to room temperature after ejection. Warpage results in a part that is not of the intended shape, and is one of the most common failures. Understanding the causes for the uneven shrinkage is complicated but it is essential. Those causes are material, design, mould, and processing. Using a jig to hold the shape of the part during cooling, after ejection, is not recommended as it can have disastrous results later. This webinar will discuss the various causes of uneven shrinkage and how to mitigate them. A case study will be presented to demonstrate the use of Conformal Cooling to reduce warpage.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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DFMA = DFM + DFA, respectively Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly. DFM looks at the cost for manufacturing plastic parts individually. DFA looks at the cost of assembling those parts together to make the finished product. Together DFMA is the philosophy of making the parts and products to be lean from the very beginning. This avoids expensive engineering changes later. It also makes for a lower cost, better reliability, and better-quality product. DFMA pulls in the participation of all the relevant departments (internal and external) at the design stage, where 70 to 80% of a product’s total cost is established. The material to be used, the type of manufacturing process, the assembly processes are all defined at the design stage. Without DFMA bad design decisions may be carried over into the mass production stage where costs and risks to start over are very high. This webinar will examine the application of DFMA philosophy to molded plastic parts – how to produce the molded parts productively, and how plastic parts can incorporate many features that ease assembly into the finished product.

Expert:
Mr. Alex Lau holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Manchester, and has worked in the R&D’s of several prominent global MNC’s (Novatel Calgary, NORTEL Calgary, Motorola Penang, Agilent Penang, and Seagate Seremban). He has >30 years experience, specializing in the design and development of parts/products that are toolable and manufacturable, and that function flawlessly in their intended applications. His CAE simulations (FEA, Moldflow, CFD) in product development have consistently predicted accurate results that correlate very well with the actual applications. Mr. Lau applies his knowledge in engineering fundamentals, design guidelines, and CAE simulation to achieve ‘Do It Right the First Time’. This had resulted in projects staying on schedule, on-cost, and on-quality virtually every time. He has trained engineers in many MNC’s, SME’s, and Skills Development Centres, over the years. Mr. Lau is a certified PSBM (HRDF) trainer, as well as a holder in Certified Advanced and Expert Scientific Injection Molding. He also holds US Patent 6853492 Conductive Lens.

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Module 1 : Introduction to Rotational Moulding
Module 2 : Raw Materials for Rotomoulding
Module 3 : Design of Molds for RotoMoulding
Module 4 : Rotational Molding Machinery Technology
Module 5 : Product Design of RotoMoulded Products
Module 6 : Process Control & Troubleshooting of Rotational Molding Process
Module 7 : Decoration & Graphics of Roto Products
Module 8 : Cost Reduction Opportunities in Rotational Moulding
Module 9 : Process Automation in Rotational Moulding
Module 10 : Advanced Rotational Moulding Technology (Multi-Layer Molding)

Expert:
Martin Spencer, a well-experienced rotomolding professional with 35+ years’ experience in the rotomoulding industry. Currently he is Managing director of UniqueRoto Consulting, offering consulting for rotomoulders in design, development, tooling, manufacturing, operations and training.  He was MD of Rototek for 22 years. He was chairman of ARMO (Affiliation of Rotomoulding Organisations) during 2016-2018 (2 years). He was chairman of Rotomoulding group at British Plastics Federation during 2006-2011 (for 5 years)

Description:
• Introduction on Catalyst Principles
• Type of Catalysts
• Current Market Players
• Influence on PP Properties

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Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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Module 1: Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Module 2: Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Module 3: Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Module 4: Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Module 5: Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Module 6: Gauge Variation Randomization in Film Extrusion
Module 7: Post Film Extrusion Processes
Module 8: Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Module 9: Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 10: Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Module 11: Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 12: Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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Webinar Contents
• Key Polymerization Processes
• Comparison of Polymerization Processes
• Effects of Process Variables on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

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• Different Categories of Polypropylene
• Parameter Review for Product Characteristics
• Markets and Applications of Various PP Categories

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
• Impact Copolymer Design
• Key Parameters for Performance
• Impact/Stiffness Balance
• Stress Whitening
• Transparency/Opacity
• Appearance

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.