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Plastic Injection Maintenance Training

Plastic411 now offers 2-3 day maintenance courses! Each course is developed to be plant-specific, covering Hydraulic, Electrical, Pneumatic and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance/ Troubleshooting & removal/ installations.  This is not classroom training. Plastic411 training programs are taught directly on the production floor. The following training modules are available:

Disclaimer: Electrical installations and repair will be covered, but it is important to note that electrical work should be performed by employees holding electrical certifications. Do not perform electrical work if you are not qualified!
Machine components & terminology
Basic machine functions/ order of sequence
Components & purpose of a good PM program.
Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi + annual
Work orders & log sheets & reporting procedure.
PM Maintenance vs Breakdown Maintenance
Tracking of breakdowns & PMs for trending
Create a file for each machine
Is there a CMMS system for data logging?
Proper PPE & practices
Proper tools for the job!
Thread types: NPT, BSPT, BSPP, JIC, JIS, ETC..
Safety guard & cover inspections
Screw & barrel components/ functions
Barrel alignment checking/ adjustment methods
Nozzle bodies, tips, orifices & radius check
Nozzle fwd pressure checking/ proving
How to locate & stop plastic leaks
(Why the long nozzle?)
Nozzle heater wiring up high/ 12:00 for no drool
Screw cushion/ check valve assy test
Continuous taper nozzles. Why?
Purging for maintenance
The high value of “Machine Clean to Inspect” and how to do it properly.
Spare parts use from stock, reporting & re-ordering
Lubrication system review, checking, proving
Correct grease & oil types for machine
Toggle, ram clamp inspection & cleaning
Discussion on operation.
Platen cleaning & stoning
Machine level/ platen support/ platen parallel/ tie bar stretch.
(Importance and understanding)
Oil cooler operation/ function/ checking/ cleaning/ cooling valve & temp checking.
Feed throat cooling operation & maintenance.
Brief discussion on cooling tower chemical control & purpose as well as water hardness & calcium build up.
Machine hydraulic manifold inspection for leaks, valve condition and electric plug condition
(Look out for water leaks near plugs for short circuits)
Hydraulic oil types and testing/ maintenance
Oil analysis (how to draw samples)
Interpreting lab results
Suction filter cleaning & o-ring checks
High pressure filter changing
Pump sounds (cavitation & aeration)
Oil tank cleaning
Magnets in the tank to collect shavings
Pump coupling inspection
Hydraulic basics: F=PxA, Pressure intensification
Oil accumulator safety, operation & nitrogen pre-charge checking.
Hydraulic hose inspections.
Calibration Discussions:
Machine type + methods & passwords
Pressure, flow, stroke, temperature
Test machine functions for accuracy:
Injection & hold pressure and speed linearity
Back pressure accuracy
Barrel heating understanding & operation
Thermocouple types/ identification/ maintenance/ repairs.
Check and record each heat zone voltage and amp draw.
Electrical panel cleaning & wire connection PM checking.
Visual Inspection for burnt wires or frayed wires
(With power locked out)
Electric Panel fan & filter change
Panel door lock operation
Check machine grounding
Check and record the main power source between phases
Check and record the power supply voltages
Software back up
Mold program backup
CPU battery changing
Auxiliary equipment:
Dryers
Grinders
Loaders
Thermolators
Vacuum pump systems
Etc…
Repairing pumps, valves, Servo valves, cylinders

 

Want more information?

Plastic Injection Training

(404) 793-9834
Garrett MacKenzie
training@plastic411.com

Rodney Davenport CH3 Solutions

Garrett’s class is information-packed for a great price! I would highly recommend..

Rodney Davenport
CH3 Solutions

Dale B. – JSW

Excellent class! Just what I was looking for..

Dale B.
Japanese Steel Works

Chris S., MMI Engineered Solutions

“Great on-the-floor training! Much more beneficial than ‘class room’ training… I would highly recommend.”

Chris S.
MMI Engineered Solutions

Timothy M., North Georgia Molding

“Class was timed well, and the processor training was a success! Instructor was thorough and ‘easily understood’.”

Timothy M.
North Georgia Molding

Darryl B., MMI Engineered Solutions

“Instructor was very knowledgeable, and the hands-on training was very helpful”

Darryl B.
MMI Engineered Solutions

Micheal H., CH3 Solutions

“Instructor was very thorough in the delivery of his training. I would very much recommend!”

Micheal H.
CH3 Solutions

Samuel S, CH3 Solutions

“The hands-on portions were great! The pre-stage training is helpful in set ups”

Samuel S
CH3 Solutions

Kristen R., MMI Engineered Solutions

“I would love to have you come back to do more training!”

Kristen R.
MMI Engineered Solutions

John A. , CH3 Solutions

“Garrett was very knowledgeable, and helpful with questions…”

John A.
CH3 Solutions

Clare Goldsberry

“Garrett is a go-getter with lots of good ideas that he’s bringing to the plastics industry. His experience and expertise is providing him with the know-how to bring technology information to those in the industry with a “need to know”

Clare Goldsberry
Senior Editor: Plastics News/ Plastics Today

Mike Tolinski

“Garrett’s website is a great training-focused online resource of the type the industry needs, especially at a time when it’s becoming harder to find trained plastics technicians”

Mike Tolinski
Editor: Plastics Engineering magazine

Matt Defosse

“Garrett is an expert in multiple facets of plastics processing, and kindly offered to share his expertise in a series of articles for our audience. The mission of our web portal, PlasticsToday.com, is to provide plastics processors with information they can use to run their companies more efficiently. With Garrett’s expert insight, I am sure
…

“Garrett is an expert in multiple facets of plastics processing, and kindly offered to share his expertise in a series of articles for our audience. The mission of our web portal, PlasticsToday.com, is to provide plastics processors with information they can use to run their companies more efficiently. With Garrett’s expert insight, I am sure we can meet that mission.”

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Matt Defosse
Editor: Plastics Today magazine

Norbert Sparrow

“Garrett is the type of individual editors of business-to-business media are always looking for but rarely find: Someone with deep technical expertise who is able to write about a complex topic in a clear and engaging manner. He is a regular contributor to PlasticsToday and I always look forward to receiving his articles because I
…

“Garrett is the type of individual editors of business-to-business media are always looking for but rarely find: Someone with deep technical expertise who is able to write about a complex topic in a clear and engaging manner. He is a regular contributor to PlasticsToday and I always look forward to receiving his articles because I know that I will learn something new about plastics processing and that minimal editing will be required. His articles also are highly valued by our readers: They consistently receive blockbuster page views.”

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Norbert Sparrow
Editor-In-Chief, Plastics Today Magazine

John Bozzelli

“Garrett and I go back to 1997 where he was trained in Scientific Molding procedures. Smart and talented, he has used this methodology and strategy to widen his knowledge base and grow in capabilities. His initiative is shown in starting up plastic411.com and his work at KI “Green Initiatives”. Currently we are working together to
…

“Garrett and I go back to 1997 where he was trained in Scientific Molding procedures. Smart and talented, he has used this methodology and strategy to widen his knowledge base and grow in capabilities. His initiative is shown in starting up plastic411.com and his work at KI “Green Initiatives”. Currently we are working together to incorporate plastics in green technologies.”

Read more “John Bozzelli”

John Bozzelli
Scientific Molding Founder/ Consultant

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