University of Akron hosts Silicone Elastomers Technology & Fabrication Course


 
4 Day Course

Course Number: AP3315
Date: 08/28/2017 - 08/31/2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center,

Akron, OH 44325-5404
Cost: $1,475.00 USD


Online Registration
CEU's: 3


Instructors: Mel Toub, MT Consultants, Rick Finnie, M.R. Mold & Engineering, Craig Lustek, ShinEtsu Silicones, Stefan Scheibner, Arburg US, John Timmerman, Starlim North America, and Bob Pelletier, ELMET

 

Course Overview

This course offers a comprehensive overview of silicone elastomers, including basic silicone chemistry, mold manufacturing, information regarding pumping units and molding machines, manufacturing processes, fabrication techniques, problem solving and application areas.  Emphasis is on liquid injection molding (LIM/LSR).  This course is presented by a panel of experts in the silicone field, and time is allotted for discussion of specific project of interest.

Featured at this course is a one day "field trip" to ShinEtsu Silicones Technology Center. during which attendees will experience all the manufacturing processes involved in producing the actual LSR part.

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Both entry level and experienced rubber technologists, rubber chemists, process engineers, laboratory manager, supervisors, technicians, shop foremen, quality assurance manager and engineers, technical sales personnel, molding technicians and rubber producers and users.


Hotel accommodations can be made at these hotels under Akron University pricing:

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn


Hilton Garden Inn Akron


Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls


The Courtyard by Marriott

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