ProThermo Thin Gauge

ProThermo Thin Gauge is a 3-day seminar taught by thermoforming expert Mark Strachan. There are no pre-requisites for this seminar.

Description

Thin Sheet Thermoforming, also known as “thin gauge thermoforming” or “roll-fed thermoforming”, is one of the most common processes for making a variety of industrial and consumer plastic parts. It’s also one of the fastest growing of the plastics manufacturing industries with thousands of thermoformers working in the field. While thermoforming can appear simple, it’sa complex process, requiring knowledgeable and skilled team members of all levels in the facility. 

Through six lessons, your teamwill learn the fundamentals of thermoforming andhow to quickly solve problems -- will develop advanced troubleshooting skills. Attendees will receive comprehensive training on all aspects of day-to-day thermoforming production.  

Topics include: 

Each step in the thermoforming process using actual in-plant footage and high-definition 3D animation. 
• Description of the behavior of the molten plastic and its effects on part properties. 
Explanations of the effects on the formed parts of each step in the process: heating, forming, and trimming. 
Extrusion and sheet extrusion fundamentals. 
How to optimize control settings, safety around the thermoforming machinery and thermoforming for maximum efficiency and profit. 

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