ProEx1 Extrusion

This 5-day seminar covers the critical knowledge needed for successful plastic extrusion. Regardless of experience level, extrusion operators or extrusion engineers of all levels will gain a more thorough understanding and practical application of extrusion via the principles taught in this seminar. Each seminar day includes time set aside for team discussion, problem-solving, and one-on-one instruction.

Description

ProEx 1 Extrusion is an ideal class for anyone who wishes to understand the fundamental principles of extrusion or wants a scientific background on plastics behavior during the extrusion process. They’ll gain a proven approach for extrusion production. This seminar has no pre-requisites.

ProEx 1 covers the following topics.

Course Outline

  • The Single Screw Extruder: Parts and Operation
  • The Structure of Plastic Raw Materials
  • The Characteristics of Plastics for Extrusion
  • Effects of Pressure, Temperature, and Flow
  • Optimizing Extruder Controls
  • Safety, Pre-Start, and Start-up Procedures
  • Single Screw Extruder Troubleshooting
  • Plant Management Topics
  • Steady-State Operation, Shutdown, and Maintenance Procedures
  • Sheet Extrusion Line Coextrusion
  • Roll Stack Operation

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