Plastics Manufacturing Center
Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, Rm. E128 · (570) 321-5533
PMC Online Courses
The Plastics Manufacturing Center is pleased to offer online plastics training courses developed by A. Routsis Associates, a premier training service provider for the plastics industry. These courses are available on demand; you can take them when you're ready.
An Introduction to Injection Molding (PMC187) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course provides participants with a general introduction to the plastics industry. The primary focus of this training is the day-to-day operations of a typical injection molding facility.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Injection Molding Basics (PMC203) $397 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
Our Basics series provides participants with a general understanding of the three major aspects of injection molding: the injection molding machine, the molding process, and the injection mold. This series uses 3D animation to demonstrate the inner workings of the machine and mold and to easily convey otherwise complex concepts. Important safety precautions are stressed throughout this training series.
4-6 hours of professional multimedia training
Decoupled Molding (PMC202) $397 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
These courses convey many of the concepts and theories covered within the RJG Decoupled Molding SM training seminars. This four-course series starts with the major components of the molding process and progresses to systematic troubleshooting.
6-8 hours of professional multimedia training
Intelligent Molder Series (PMC204) $497 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
These courses were produced for technicians and process engineers who want to thoroughly evaluate both the capability and repeatability of a given injection molding machine, injection mold, or injection molding process.
4-6 hours of professional multimedia training
Process Control Systems (PMC198) $197 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course details process control systems and is designed to help molders make more educated choices. Process Control Systems is a must for any facility which employs (or plans to employ) closed loop process control.
2-4 hours of professional multimedia training
Understanding Processing Parameters (PMC197) $197 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This double course details injection molding processing parameters. The Processing Parameters course discusses individual parameters to help molders maintain more control of their processes. Participants will learn about processing parameters as they relate to the various phases of the injection molding process.
2-4 hours of professional multimedia training
RJG's eDART™ (PMC193) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course was created for production personnel who monitor and optimize injection molding processes equipped with RJG’s eDART process controllers. This course will greatly benefit setup personnel, process engineers, machine operators, and managers who use, or plan on using, an eDART™ system.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Establishing an Injection Molding Process (PMC188) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course shows participants how to quickly and effectively establish an injection molding process. Important safety issues associated with process setup are stressed throughout the course. This course will also help molders reduce setup and cycle times.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Injection Mold Setup (PMC196) $197 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This two-part course covers the die-setting process from start to finish with an emphasis on safety. Proper procedures for mold inspection, preparation, and installation are outlined. Injection Mold Setup also covers setup procedures for hydraulic, toggle, and hydro-mechanical clamp systems.
2-4 hours of professional multimedia training
Processing for Profit (PMC194) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
Processing for Profit covers techniques used for increasing profitability while maintaining part quality. The course focuses on the relationship between the material, the mold, and the molding machine. Also included is practical, up-to-date information about process documentation procedures, as well as some great tips on process optimization.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Troubleshooting Defects (PMC195) $197 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
The goal of this two-part course is to reduce scrap and improve part quality. Troubleshooting Defects is packed with information about problems encountered during the injection molding process. This course will help all members of your production team identify, isolate, and eliminate the root cause of molded part problems.
2-4 hours of professional multimedia training
Understanding Plastics (PMC186) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course explains how and why plastics are different and cites several different types of polymers and processing considerations. Understanding Plastics emphasizes material handling, explains regrind, and covers the effects that moisture can have on molded part properties during processing.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
The Effects of Mold Filling, Gating & Weld Lines (PMC190) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course outlines mold filling and how different gating configurations affect filling. Also discussed are weld and meld lines and their effects on molded parts.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
The Effects of Shrinkage, Warpage & Part Ejection (PMC189) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course is designed to familiarize production personnel with complications that may arise during processing concerning shrinkage, warpage, and ejection.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Injection Mold Hydraulics (PMC199) $297 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course demonstrates the importance of hydraulics in the injection molding process. Machine operators will learn ways to reduce wear on hydraulic components, while more advanced employees concentrate on hydraulic print reading and theory.
3-6 hours of professional multimedia training
Injection Mold Maintenance (PMC191) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course details procedures for proper mold care before, during, and after a production run - stressing important safety considerations for mold handling. From mold storage to part removal, this course provides participants with proper mold maintenance habits and aims to extend tool life and increase its productivity.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Injection Molding Machine Maintenance (PMC192) $97 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This course is designed to introduce the many maintenance considerations for an injection molding machine. Participants are also shown newer technologies; such as laser leveling, ultrasonic tie bar stretch measuring, and portable machine process monitors.
1-2 hours of professional multimedia training
Plastic Part Design (PMC205) $597 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
Plastic Part Design provides part designers with an understanding of the plastic part design process. This extensive interactive training course also addresses many of the factors and concerns associated with part design.
6-12 hours of professional multimedia training
Mold Design and Moldmaking (PMC206) $797 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This comprehensive nine-part course was created with the help from many of the world's leading tool manufacturers and suppliers and is intended for tool designers, mold makers, engineers, part designers, and anyone involved in the tool procurement process.
10-20 hours of professional multimedia training
Maintenance Training Package (PMC209) $447 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This training package is a great way to teach your maintenance and processing personnel more about advanced maintenance. A good understanding of machine hydraulics is critical to becoming a great processor.
Package includes:
- Injection Mold Maintenance
- Injection Molding Machine Maintenance
- Injection Molding Hydraulics
Essential Personnel Package (PMC207) $337 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This package provides strong fundamental training for anyone involved with injection molding. A thorough understanding of the injection molding machine, process, and mold are taught using some of the most advanced online training tools available.
Package includes:
- Introduction to Injection Molding
- Injection Molding Basics
Processing Personnel Package (PMC208) $497 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
Our Processing Personnel package is an excellent way to give your employees a comprehensive understanding of injection molding – as well as a strong knowledge of the injection molding process.
Package includes:
- Injection Molding Basics
- Understanding Plastics
- Understanding Processing Parameters
Production Personnel Package (PMC210) $397 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
This package provides employees with broad-based training on the injection molding machine, process, mold, and plastics processing industry.
Package includes:
- An Introduction to Injection Molding
- Injection Molding Basics
- Understanding Plastics
Scientific Molding Package (PMC211) $797 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
Starting from the basics and extending into advanced concepts of Decoupled Molding SM, this package provides an excellent way to advance the knowledge any processor in your facility.
Package includes:
- Injection Molding Basics
- Understanding Plastics
- Decoupled Molding SM
Design Engineer Package (PMC212) $1,297 (USD)
Course Designer: Andy Routsis
No engineer functions at their best without an understanding of the injection molding machine, process, mold, material, product design, and mold design. This extensive grouping of courses helps provide this critical information.
Package includes:
- Injection Molding Basics
- Understanding Plastics
- Understanding Processing Parameters
- Plastic Part Design
- Mold Design and Moldmaking