WDCECourse Descriptions
PMC - Plastics
PMC100
Plastics Materials & Processing
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a fundamental knowledge of plastics and how they are processed beginning with the early history of plastic materials to the present day high performance engineering grades. Participants will gain a basic knowledge of plastics (polymer) materials and their common manufacturing techniques. Hands-on sessions show how certain data sheet properties such as melt index, tensile strength, and impact resistance are determined and introduce participants to such processing techniques as injection molding, extrusion, rotational molding, vacuum forming, and extrusion blow molding.
PMC102
Introduction to Blow Molding
This workshop provides an introduction to the plastic blow molding process. Participants will be introduced to various blow molding types such as extrusion, stretch blow, injection and co-extrusion molding. Hands-on study will include process and parison control, mold design, controls and controllers and auxiliary equipment. The participant will spend the majority of lab time making quality plastics parts with an extrusion blow molder.
PMC103
Introduction to Injection Molding
This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive look at the injection molding process. Participants will learn molding cycle, the role of viscosity, filling and packing, machine components and screw design and performance.
PMC106
Advanced Injection Molding
The aim of this workshop is to supplement the knowledge developed by hands-on injection molding experience or our Introduction to Injection Molding Workshop. This workshop is built around the practical application of technological principles.
PMC122
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Candidates will train in the DMAIC methodology. They will learn to apply tools like Voice of Customer, FEMA, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, Design of Experiments, Response Surface Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, and Change Management to their projects. Participants will train one week a month for three months. TO BE HELD IN THE DANVILLE AREA. Session starting 11/29/11 is moved to Penn College, Williamsport.
PMC147
Plastic Material Selection & Testing
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of those plastic material tests used to improve plastic products, their processing, and characterize materials in terms of their physical and analytical properties. It also provides a fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships of plastic materials and the criteria for selecting specific plastic materials and processes for individual applications, including process considerations.
PMC183
Annual Extrusion Seminar
This unique event combines the expertise of well-known extrusion consultant Dr. Chris Rauwendaal with the training capabilities and modern facilities of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Plastics and Polymer Technology Department. In this workshop, Dr. Rauwendaal presents course topics in a multimedia format supplemented by printed materials, and Dr. Kirk Cantor leads participants in hands-on training (approximately 50 percent of the course), including use of extrusion industry equipment - single screw extruder, twin screw extruder, blown film line, injection molder, melt indexer, and tensile tester. THERE IS A $120 DISCOUNT (NORMALLY $1,195) IF YOU REGISTER BY MAY 7. DO NOT PURCHASE AIRLINE TICKETS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE CONFIRMATION.
PMC216
Color Science
Color science includes the introduction to color, to objects interaction with light, illuminants, human observer, color order system, spectrometers, samples, tristimulus systems, color difference, equations, metamerism, statistics, and industrial color control. Coloring of plastics includes the introduction of computer color formulation, polymers, organic colorants, in-organic colorants, dyes, special effect pigments, additives, formulation considerations, delivery systems, processing errors, and product testing.
PMC217
Hands-On Rotational Molding
Penn College continues to develop its rotational molding program with this hands-on seminar that aims to give participants the hands-on experience in combination with classroom training on higher-level technology in rotational molding. This two day workshop will focus on developing the connection between material preparation, molding, and final part quality. Target audience: Supervisory, Lead Operators, Technicians, and Engineers.
PMC220
National Hands-On Thermoforming Workshop
Pennsylvania College of Technology is proud to offer this national thermoforming workshop. Split sessions will be offered to address thin and thick gauge separately. Modules include: Raw Materials for Thermoforming; Feeding the Sheet, Heating the Sheet, Forming the Part, Punching and Trimming the Part, and Handling the Trimmed Parts and Downstream Assembly. For a bonus day of Toubleshooting Thermoforming for an additional $200, sign up for PMC 238-01 instead to include June 29. Workshop Leader Mark Strachan. Thick Gauge Sessions led by Jay Waddell and there will be other special speakers and vendors. Wait for confirmation to purchase airline tickets when a minimum number of registrants are achieved. When you register, please note if you plan to attend the thin or thick gauge sessions.
PMC221
Global Standards for Plastics Certification Level I
The certification training process, according to GSPC Train-the-Trainer Manual, "...is a comprehensive, rigorous system designed to ensure that plastics industry employees have a consistent body of knowledge related to plastics processing and production, safety, quality, customer service, and the 'business side' of the industry." Students must have completed all hardware, software, and licensed training packaged units and modules available from the US GSPC Licensing Organization - the complete GSPC Training Program. Students will be given an oral verification assessment by the certified Verifier. All quesions must be answered successfully to receive full verification.
PMC222
Global Standards for Plastics Certification
This 120 hour self-paced blended online and hands-on training is held at your facility. Global Standards for Plastics Certification (GSPC) is an internationally recognized training program resulting in a global certification. This comprehensive online curriculum is used in countries throughout the world, including the United States. Originally developed by the UK government in the 1970's, GSPC has become the most rigorous and comprehensive certification system available to the plastics industry. The certification is based on an operator or technician clearly demonstrating their ability - not simply passing a multiple choice test. Through hands-on learning, computer interactive modules, classroom learning, and a final verification exam, students will be trained and earn a Level I certification. GSPC Level I covers the following aspects of plastics processing: Safety of the Workplace; Effectiveness of the Workplace; Effective Working Relationships; Quality Changeover in Production; Machine-based Process Preparation; Continuous Produciton Monitoring; Process Machine; Molding Process; Molds; and Understanding Plastics. This course is self-paced and schedules are fexible at your facility. This course can also be offered at the PMC for dislocated workers or for those who do not have ready access to plastics process equipment. Contact the PMC at (570) 321-5533 for more information or to register.
PMC224
Global Standards for Plastics Certification Level II
This 120 hour self-paced blended oline and hands-on training is held at your facility. Global Standards for Plastics Certification (GSPC) is an internationally recoqnized training program resulting in a global certification. This comprehensive online curriculum is used in countries throughout the world, including the United States. Orginally developed by the UK government in the 1970's, GSPC has become the most rigorous and comprehensive certificaton system available to the plastics industry. The certification is based on an operator or technician clearly demonstrating their ability - not simply passing a multiple choice test. Through hands-on learning, computer interactive modules, classroom learning, and a final verification exam, students will be trained and earn a Level II certification. GSPC Level II covers the following aspects of plastics processing: Safety of the Workplace; Effectiveness of the Workplace; Effective Working Relationships; Monitoring and Maintaining Quality; Coordinating the Production Process; Shutdown and Changeover of the Production Process; Understanding Process Parameters, Understanding Process Control Systems; Troubleshooting Defects; and General Processing & Flow Principles. This course is self-paced and schedules are flexible at your facility. This course can also be offered at the PMC for dislocated workers. Contact the PMC at (570) 321-5533 for more info.
PMC228
Injection Molding Troubleshooting
Specifically designed for the practicing molder, this course focuses on developing and enhancing existing shop floor troubleshooting skills for solving molded-part defects and improving part quality problems.
PMC229
Hydraulics & Pneumatics
This is a general purpose class Hydraulic and Pneumatics. This training is intended to enhance job skills and competencies. The recommended classes are intended to be short and specific in order to rapidly enhance the student's knowledge. The main focus of the class will concentrate on common fluid power components, schematic symbols for these components, and system control circuit schematics. Circuits will be constructed and tested according to schematic diagrams. Safety and proper troubleshooting procedures will also be discussed. Outline: Basic pneumatics, basic hydraulics, the schematic symbols for these components, circuit construction, troubleshooting, electric and electronic control methods, and preventative maintenance.
PMC238
National Hands-On Thermoforming Workshop
Pennsylvania College of Technology is proud to offer this national thermoforming workshop. Split sessions will be offered to address thin and thick gauge separately. Sessions include: Raw Materials for Thermoforming, Feeding the Sheet, Heating the Sheet, Forming the Part, Punching and Trimming the Part, and Handling the Trimmed Parts and Downstream Assembly. This course adds an additional day of troubleshooting for only $200. (Register for PMC 220-01 if you are only interested in two days.) Workshop Leader will be Mark Strachan. Thick Gauge sessions will be led by Jay Waddell and there will be other special speakers and vendors. Wait for confirmation to purchase airline tickets when a minimum number of registrants are acheived. When you register, please note if you plan to attend the thin or thick gauge sessions.
PMC240
Blow Molding Basics
This course gives blow molding instruction for engineers and process technicians to include: Blow Molding Processes and Materials, Continuous and Intermittent Extrusion Blow Molding, and PET Injection Stretch Blow Molding. The first part of the course will focus on the general blow molding training and process comparisons. The attendee can choose to focus on either Extrusion Blow Molding or PET ISBM, for the second part of the course.
