This course is aimed at trainee setters that have limited experience and are aiming at NVQ 2 or equivalent.
- Polymers and applications used in Extrusion Blow Moulding such as HDPE, PP, PET (G) and PVC.
- Exploring what pre production checks should be carried out.
- Material handling and preperation
- Dealing with regrind
- Checking heating and temperature control readings
- Starting the machine logically and safely
- Adjusting: /die gap/screw speed
- Head Tooling: Die/Core/Core Receiver. Die & Core cleaning
- Basic Parison Programming: Function or components and minor adjustment of profile
- Parison Faults: Drag lines, Poor Distribution and Sagging
- Monitoring and recording production data
- Moulds: Care and basic maintenance