International Conference on Extrusion Technologies in Asia "Plastic Extrusion Asia"

Course Outline: Introduction- Markets served, Materials for profile extrusion; Extrusion Line Layout-Extruder requirement, Ancillary equipment; Part Design Considerations-Profile Die Design (Types of profile dies, Drawdown ratios, Critical design parameters), Sizing (Cooling, Differential sizing, Calibration), Processing- Intermediate to advanced; Troubleshooting-Full hour devoted to extrusion processing problems.

Course Instructor: Daniel Cykana
Daniel Cykana is the Director of Extrusion Engineering at Bemis Contract Extrusion, in Sheboygan Falls, WI. He directs and mentors the engineering staff for the extrusion division and is responsible for new product design, new processes, process applications on both single and twin-screw extruders. He has been involved in the plastics industry for 38 years contributing numerous utility process patents.

Course Outline: Requirements for efficient troubleshooting; Tools for trouble shooting; Systematic troubleshooting; Polymer degradation; Extrusion instabilities; Air entrapment; Gel problems; Die flow problems; Wear problems; Case Studies

Course Instructor: Dr. Chris Rauwendaal
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal - President of RauwendaalExtrusion Engineering, Inc. since 1990; previously with American Enka Company and Raychem Corporation. Chris received a M.Sc. from Delft University and a Doctorate in Polymer Processing from Twente University in the Netherlands. Chris is a well-known author, lecturer, entrepreneur, and consultant in the field of extrusion. He holds numerous patents and has written more than 200 articles and seven books related to extrusion, mixing, injection molding, and statistical process control. Chris has developed video training courses and interactive training programs on extrusion, injection molding, and SPC.

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