Elastomer Molding Technology Course at RD ...

Rubber Division Course at RD Headquarters

Elastomer Molding Technology

This seminar describes and compares important molding methods (compression, transfer, and injection) for thermoseting elastomers (TSEs) with methods (injection and blow) for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Injection is molding is emphasized because it is the major molding method common to both elastomers.  Injection molding machines and their characteristics will also be described and compared.  Finally, there will be a limited description of mold design for TSEs and TPEs.

This introductory course will benefit people involved in molding both types of elastomers, especially those transitioning from molding of one type of elastomer to another.  Attendees with primarly a materials-related  background will improve their understanding of molding processes and the effect of mold design on molded products.  Process and design managers will better understand the effect and importance of these factors on the overall molding operation.

Attendees will improve their understanding of molding behavior of TSEs and TPEs and thus improve and better control their elastomer molding operations.  The interdisciplinary approach used will assist them in understanding molding as an integrated operation consisting of materials, processes and design. The book "Elastomer Molding Technology" authored by John Sommer will be distributed and used in conjunction with the seminar.

Instructor: John Sommer

Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Course is being held at the Rubber Division Headquarters, 411 Wolf Ledges Pkwy, Room 107, Akron, OH 44311

Cost: $550 per person

To register visit: www.rubber.org/store

Contact Christie Robinson, MEd, Education & Publications Manager, Rubber Division, ACS @ crobinson@rubber.org for questions.