Learn energy principles in relation to specific polymers
Understand how heat transfer and energy flow affect part quality and cycle time
Create heat budget and balancing using energy flow calculations
Understand Reynolds number’s relationship to turbulent flow
Learn turbulent flow’s impact on sustainable molding practices
Study the three R’s of scientific cooling (reveal, record, repeat) to develop and maintain efficient cooling setup and processes
Review coolant delivery and distribution principles
Discover water chemistry’s effect on cooling efficiency
Participate in hands-on activities to reinforce learning objectives
After successful class completion, with a minimum test score of 70 percent, participants will earn a Scientific Cooling Certificate. They will have the tools needed to implement scientific cooling principles in the molding process.
