Thermoforming Webinar Series 2020

THERMOFORMING WEBINAR SERIES 2020
Part 1 :  Sheet Extrusion Essentials for Thermoformers
8 July 2020 (Wednesday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 2 : Sheet Extrusion Operation & Troubleshooting
14 July 2020 (Tuesday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 3 : Principles of Thermoforming Process
27 July 2020 (Monday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 4 : Thermoforming Machinery: Configurations & Selection
28 July 2020 (Tuesday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 5 : Thermoformed Part Design Principles & Case Studies
4 August 2020 (Tuesday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 6 : Tool Design Guidelines for Thermoforming & Case Studies
10 August 2020 (Monday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 7 : Thin-Gauge Thermoforming Troubleshooting
11 August 2020 (Tuesday) / 10am EDT US Time

Part 8 : Efficiency Improvements in Thermoforming
13 August 2020 (Thursday) / 10am EDT US Time
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Speaker: Mark Strachan
Mark Strachan’s career in the packaging industry started in 1982 while serving his apprenticeship as an Electronics Engineer for Metal Box South Africa. He started his own plastics blister manufacturing business (PacMark) in the garage of his home, which quickly grew to a prominent packaging and thermoforming business. Strachan’s hunger to learn more about the plastic industry led him to sell PacMark and move to Germany where he worked for a large plastics packaging firm and gained valuable hands-on experience in thermoforming and extrusion processes. During the past 30 plus years, he has held engineering and technology positions with companies located in Europe and the United States. With increased requests for his expert knowledge and his continued interest in teaching, Strachan formed Global Thermoforming Training Technologies, Inc. He has been presenting classroom and hands-on training to thermoforming and sheet-extrusion companies worldwide. Strachan is the former Chairman and board member of SPE Thermoforming Division.
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PART 1 : Sheet Extrusion Essentials for Thermoformers
This webinar on “Sheet Extrusion Essentials for Thermoformers” is Part 1 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”. This webinar “Sheet Extrusion Essentials” contents include: Raw Materials for thin gage thermoforming, Amorphous vs Semi-Crystalline, Material handling, Extrusion principles from Feed throat to Screen Changer, Extrusion principles from Melt Pump to Die, Extrusion principles from Chill Roll Stack to Pull Roll, Inline vs Offline extrusion – Extruding directly inline with a thermoformer vs extruding roll stock etc.
PART 2 : Sheet Extrusion Operation & Troubleshooting
This webinar on “Sheet Extrusion Operation & Troubleshooting” is Part 2 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar includes: Correct pre-start set-up of extrusion line, Heat profiles, Die and Nip Roll Gaps, Deckles, Stress Free sheet essentials, The troubleshooting section includes Bulk density and other feed related issues, Venting; Tooling related issues – Screen Changer, Melt Pump, Feed Block and Die; Pull Roll related issues; Downstream
PART 3 : Principles of Thermoforming Process
This webinar on “Principles of Thermoforming Process” is Part 3 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar include: Feeding the sheet-setup related to feeding the sheet into and through the thermoformer, Heating the Sheet, Forming the part, Trimming the Part and Stacking the Part
PART 4: Thermoforming Machinery: Configurations & Selection
This webinar on “Thermoforming Machinery: Configurations & Selection” is Part 4 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar include: Flat Bed Thermoforming Machine – Form/trim/stack, Form/trim/punch/stack, Form & trim in place/stack, Heat, Form & Trim in same station/stack, B-line direct inline flatbed; Tilt Bed Thermoforming Machine; Rotary melt to mold Thermoformer; Extrusion in-line considerations
PART 5 : Thermoformed Part Design Principles & Case Studies
This webinar on “Thermoformed Part Design Principles & Case Studies” is Part 5 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar include: 1. Gathering Intel – important factors to consider before designing the part: Legal, Raw Materials – functionality, Life cycle of final part, Thermoforming restraints with respect to production efficiencies, Part geometry; 2. Design Intent – How to start with your design; 3. Prototyping to final commercialization
PART 6 : Tool Design Guidelines for Thermoforming & Case Studies
This webinar on “Tool Design Guidelines for Thermoforming & Case Studies” is Part 6 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar include: 1. The best tool for the job-
Which forming configuration is best for the part; 2. Mold cooling and venting channels; 3. Clamp frames and strippers; 4. Plug assists – 3rd Motion vs Fixed; 5. Coining the part; 6. Trim in place tools
PART 7: Thin-Gauge Thermoforming Troubleshooting
This webinar on “Thin-Gauge Thermoforming Troubleshooting” is Part 7 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar include: 1. Troubleshooting the raw materials; 2. Regrind flake and blending and how this affects thermoforming; 3. Pin-Chain feed issues; 4. Heating related issues; 5. Determining stress in the sheet; 6. Determining stress in the formed part; 7. Forming related issues; 8. Cooling issues; 9. Common trimming issues; 10. Quality Control
PART 8 : Efficiency Improvements in Thermoforming
This webinar on “Efficiency Improvements in Thermoforming” is Part 8 section of “Thermoforming Webinar Series”.  The contents of webinar include: 1. Material savings; 2. Energy savings; 3. How to achieve faster cycles while producing excellent quality parts; 4. On-line quality control systems; 5. Minimizing labor costs; 6. The importance of Maintenance
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Registration Fee/ Person
Complete Series (Part 1 to 8)
Member: 450 US$ / Non-Member: 750 US$

Part 1 :  Sheet Extrusion Essentials for Thermoformers
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 2 : Sheet Extrusion Operation & Troubleshooting
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 3 : Principles of Thermoforming Process
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 4 : Thermoforming Machinery: Configurations & Selection
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 5 : Thermoformed Part Design Principles & Case Studies
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 6 : Tool Design Guidelines for Thermoforming & Case Studies
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 7 : Thin-Gauge Thermoforming Troubleshooting
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

Part 8 : Efficiency Improvements in Thermoforming
Member: 75 US$ / Non-Member: 150 US$

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“KnowHow Webinars” Membership 2020
Individual Member: 300 US$/Year
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