posted November 06, 2003 01:23 PM               

Overview
Who Should Attend
What You Will Learn

Course Outline

Day 1
Morning:
Polymer Rheology
Afternoon:
The Extruder

Day 2
Morning:
Pipe Extrusion
Afternoon:
Profile Extrusion

Day 3
Morning:
Cooling&Review
Afternoon: Bonus Workshop

Seminar Cost:
Hotel Info:

Registration:

About the Instructors:
Overview

This 2 and half day short course has been developed to help train extrusion process personnel and equipment designers on the application of polymer rheology towards process understanding, design and improvement. The availability of powerful CAE tools for extrusion is rapidly changing extrusion equipment design from what once was an intuitive craft into a science. Upon completing this course, the attendees will have a good understanding of practical rheology and what can (and cannot) be applied to the quantitative study of an extrusion process. The physical interpretation of quantifiable process characteristics is a major overall theme during this seminar, which is presented from an industrial point of view. The "Hands-On" portion of seminar will show the attendees how to use state-of-the-art simulation techniques to apply the concepts that they will learn.


Who Should Attend
This course is intended for anyone or who is currently (or training to become) responsible for the operation, design or performance of a pipe and profile extrusion process. Extrusion screw and die designers, process engineers, technical service personnel, research and development personnel and particularly, those responsible for troubleshooting extrusion processes will obtain the most benefit from the information presented. The topics that will be covered will be applicable to many areas of extrusion but will focus on pipe and profile extrusion, etc. The attendees are urged to bring along some of the extrusion problems that they are currently faced with and would like to have addressed during the course.

What You Will Learn
This short course will show attendees how to properly evaluate and analyze extrusion equipment using sound engineering principles. Process Engineers will learn how to properly analyze and troubleshoot their equipment in order to optimize performance. Designers will learn about the most important design criteria that should be used for extrusion equipment. Attendees will also gain valuable "Hands-On" experience with the most advanced set of CAE tools available for extrusion.

The short course will introduce practical rheology (polymer flow behaviour) in a clear and straightforward manner as it applies to the process operations that will be presented. The focus is on the rheological characteristics of the polymers that are most important to the understanding of the extrusion process and to the design of the equipment. After this seminar, the attendees will be better qualified to select materials and to differentiate between equipment design, which can be a big benefit during future product development or equipment specification and selection.

Course Schedule and Outline

Day 0 (Sunday)

Hotel Check In

7 - 9 pm Welcome Reception ( Location TBA)
Attendees are encourage to participate in a casual reception where you can meet your instructors and discuss your particular learning expectations.

Day 1 Morning: Polymer Rheology

The attendees will learn about the most important rheological measurements (such as shear viscosity), what they mean, how they are obtained and, most importantly, how they affect the extrusion process.

Attendees will be shown how to use the FLOW 2000Ô , Rheology Tools module to fit viscosity data to models and then use the data for calculations. The attendees will also be shown how to use the CompuplastÒ RheoCalculatorÔ to perform many useful calculations and analyze and troubleshoot a wide variety of extrusion equipment. A free, one-year license of this software will be provided to each registered attendee.

Day 1 Afternoon: The Extruder

This part of the seminar will describe the functions and the requirements of an extruder using both a combination of theory and videos of experiments performed on glass window extruders.. The main principles of operation are reviewed and design parameters explained from a CAE point of view.

Attendees will use the FLOW 2000, Extruder Module to simulate single screw extruders. Through the simulation, the attendees will see how changes in screw design, material and operating conditions effect the polymer melt quality. This new insight will also allow attendees to better select screw designs for their applications.


Day 2 Morning: Pipe Extrusion Analysis

This section of the course will focus on the requirements of annular extrusion dies used for pipe and profile production. Design parameters and criterion will be provided for a wide variety of processes and materials. Topics will include spider, side fed and even spiral type pipe and tubing die design. Wire and Cable coating applications will also be discussed. The attendees will use various simulation modules to "see" what is happening the material in the above mentioned dies and how the results can be used to troubleshoot a process.

Day 2 Afternoon: Profile Extrusion Analysis

One of the most challenging aspects of extrusion is the efficient design of profile dies. Compuplast has developed a unique approach to the problem that has been proven to reduce most profile die development time by at least 50%. The attendees will be shown the Compuplast® Cross Flow Minimization MethodÔ for profile die design and how to apply the CFMMÔ using the FLOW 2000Ô, Profile Die module.

Day 3 Morning: Cooling and Review
On the last half day of the seminar will begin with a study of pipe and profile cooling. The attendees will be shown the affects of different boundary conditions and how the cooling system can impose stresses that can affect product quality.

The attendees will then review the material with more examples and case studies to help re-enforce the concepts that have been presented.

Day 3 Afternoon: Optional Bonus Troubleshooting Workshop

At the end of the short course there will be an optional troubleshooting workshop where the attendees are encourage to consult with the instructors and use the simulation software to work on their own personal projects.

Short Course Cost:
The price for this intensive short course is US$900/CDN$1250. Canadian residence please add 7% GST. The price includes all course materials, software, computer rentals, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, breaks and a welcome reception.

The registration fee also includes a 1-yr license of the FLOW 2000, Rheology Tools module and Extrusion Calculator so that attendees can apply their knowledge to their work immediately upon completing this course. This is a $500 value.

Location and Hotel Information
The short course will be held at the new Compuplast Training Center located about 10 km from the Toronto airport (Airport Code YYZ). The address is:

Compuplast Training Centre
4540 Eastgate Pkwy, Unit 4
Mississauga, ON L4W 3W6
Tel: 905 238 1672

Click here for maps, directions and a list of local accommodations

Registration
To ensure maximum benefit and adequate "Hands-On" computer time, registration will be limited so book early. Registration and payment must be received at least 3 weeks prior to the event in order for us to make proper arrangements. After this date there is no refund but substitutions are accepted.

Please Check this site:

http://www.compuplast.ca/2003PPShortCourse.htm

or call if you have any questions.

Tom Cunningham
Extrusion Technical Services
570-992-0961

[This message has been edited by Tom C (edited November 06, 2003).]