Every defective moulded part costs raw material, energy and machine time
The controller screen shows dozens of values: plasticising time, injection pressure, switchover point, mould temperature. Most defects begin when these values are not linked with what really happens in the barrel and in the mould. This course explains the injection moulding process step by step, so that you know which value to check and why, before a defect appears on the part.
- You understand every stage of the moulding cycle, from pellets in the feed hopper to part ejection.
- You recognise the first signs of defects and know which parameter to check first.
- You distinguish PP, HDPE, ABS, SAN and other plastics and prepare the raw material correctly, including drying.
Prices: order both parts and pay less
| Course | Regular price | Price after discount | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1, IM-001: Introduction to the Technology | EUR 660 | EUR 560 | EUR 100 |
| Part 2, IM-002: Defect Diagnosis and Troubleshooting | EUR 930 | EUR 790 | EUR 140 |
| Both parts ordered separately | EUR 1,590 | EUR 1,350 | EUR 240 |
| Bundle: Part 1 + Part 2 | EUR 1,590 | EUR 1,250 | EUR 340 |
The prices already include discounts on both Part 1 and Part 2. If you buy both parts together as a bundle, you receive an additional discount.
Who is this course for?
Injection moulding machine operators, junior process engineers, quality control staff and people starting work in an injection moulding plant.
What you will be able to do
- Explain how the injection unit, the clamping unit and the mould work together.
- Follow the moulding cycle and name the parameters that control each stage.
- Determine holding time by part weighing and estimate cooling time.
- Calculate the cost of one moulded part.
- Work safely at the injection moulding machine and at the mould.
Seven practical topics
Injection moulding compared with other processing technologies; plastics used in injection moulding; design of the injection moulding machine; the injection mould; the moulding cycle; production preparation, part inspection and typical defects; health and safety at the machine.
Learning materials you can use at work
Figures and tables, checklists, worked calculations and review questions with explanations.
Certificate and assessment
After completing the course you receive a Rolbatch Academy certificate. The final quiz has 28 questions, with an explanation for every answer.
Course author
Dr Magdalena Laabs, expert of the Association of Polish Mechanical Engineers and Technicians SIMP in two specialisations: materials engineering (specialisation 109) and plastics processing machinery (specialisation 215). More than 20 years in plastics processing and recycling, president of Rolbatch Engineering GmbH and founder of Rolbatch Academy.
Team orders
Choose the number of places (1, 3, 5 or 10) to train a whole team. If you are interested in co-funding for this course, write to us: we will help you check whether co-funding from European funds is available. Also ask in your own country, as many courses of this kind are co-funded from national and European funds.
Next step: Part 2
Part 2, IM-002 "Defect Diagnosis and Troubleshooting" teaches you to find the cause of a defect instead of treating its symptoms. Order both parts as a bundle and receive an additional discount.