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 Setting and Running  of an Injection Mold

The objective of this task is to provide an experience for a designer of an Injection Mold, to realize just what it takes to produce a part once the mold has been made.  This is a special opportunity to ask questions of an expert  in this area.  
Be sure to ask questions, be alert to all activities that take place, and be sure to work!

 Rules:

DO Not:
Touch or do anything,  until you are told it is OK by the instructor or Manager.

DO:
Make an effort to make the process as efficient as possible.  Make sure that you get a part/runner.

Note:

Bring Safety glasses, and, you may get a little grease on you clothes
so dress appropriately. 

Position

Main

Assistant

Manager

 

 

Photographer

 

 

Writer

 

 

PowerPoint

 

 

Grunts

 

 

Once, we are finished with the running of the mold, we will return to the classroom, and create the PP presentation as a group.  PP is due within 48hrs.

The PowerPoint Presentation is simply a documentation of each and every step necessary to create parts. Starting with the Mold out of the press, and the plastic pellets in your hand ending up with the finished parts.

You should make a copy of the PP for your records.