Troubleshooting - A Guide for Injection Molders

This seminar provides an in-depth understanding of the unique Bryce troubleshooting concept. You will learn how to troubleshoot in a simplified manner that will do away with those guide sheets you've been using. We cover the 23 most common defects and their prevention and solution. 

PART ONE

Section 1 - The Troubleshooting Concept

1 - Troubleshooting Defined
2 - A Basic Concept and Simplified Approach
3 - What Causes Defects?
4 - Troubleshooting "tips"

Section 2 - Understanding The Molding Process

1 - The Parameters of Molding
2 - Control and Consistency

Section 3 - Venting The Mold

1 - The Concept of Venting
2 - Vent Dimensions For Various Materials

Section 4 - Understanding Plastic Materials

1 - Amorphous vs. Crystalline
2 - Understanding Shrinkage
3 - The Importance of Drying

Section 5 - Proper Melt And Mold Temperatures

PART TWO

Section 1 - Defect Causes And Solutions

1 - The 23 Most Common Defects, Their Causes, and Their Solutions.

PART THREE

Section 1 - Productivity Tools

1 - Cooling Line Calculations
2 - Clamp Tonnage Requirement Formula
3 - Using TVI To Determine Moisture Content
4 - Six Types Of Stress and Their Common Causes
5 - Gate, Runner, Vent Dimensions For Common Plastics
6 - Wall Thickness Minimums For Common Materials

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PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional instructors travel expense fee of $1,500 for every seminar. The 2-day attendee fee shown below includes all handout materials and a hardcover textbook for the specific seminar chosen. Lunch and break accommodations are the responsibility of your company.

Our rates are  shown in the following chart. All fees are payable in advance by check or credit card. Please contact us directly if you have requirements for other subjects.

Please contact us by phone (512) 863-5933
if you wish to discuss these programs.

Attendee Comments:

"Mr. Bryce has a very effective style of communication, making everything easy to comprehend. He obviously understands the industry and its complexities.".

"Doug was extremely knowledgeable on the subject and very good at answering all questions presented." 

"Overall, the seminar offered a terrific learning experience. It raised a lot of questions to ask our suppliers, and generated further interest in injection molding."

"Very much worth the money. Less expensive than attending regional seminars, and I can start increasing profits right away with the things I learned."

"I have 30 years experience and still learned a lot from Doug. Well worth the fee."