Roto 101 Hoffman Estates

The seminar covers the key elements of the rotomolding process. This includes available materials, the main types of equipment used, processing parameters, process control methods to optimize part properties and key design guidelines. Attendees will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore areas of particular interest.

Course Outline

Molding Cycle Overview & Temperature Profile

• • Heating and Cooling

• • Particle Shape and Size

• • Venting and Pressure

• • Rotation Speeds and Ratios

• • Static and Humidity

• • Other variables

Basic Quality Testing

• • Pre-Process Testing

• • Post-Process Testing

Wall thickness

• • Simulated Data

• • Test Data

• • Comparing to Other Processes

• • Skin Mapping

• • Design Considerations

Impact testing

• • Definitions

• • Layer Evolution

• • Impact Maturation

Warpage

• • When it occurs.

• • Where it happens.

• • Why it matters.

What Happens in the Oven

• • Oven Heating Types

• • Oven Shapes

• • Anatomy of an Oven

• • Dissecting the Temperature Profile

• • Rotation Reversal

Process Control

• • What can it do?

• • What could we all be doing?

• • Why do you care?

The Rule of Three

• • Basic Machine Layout

• • Temperature Profile in the Oven Station

• • Temperature Profile in the Cooling Station

• • The Basic Steps in the Service Station

• • Powder-to-Part Density Reduction

• • Energy Consumed by the Polyethylene

• • Simple Quality Confirmations

Registration includes full day seminar, course materials, meals, and the opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals.

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