Overview
The manufacturing of precise plastic parts requires a complete understanding of design, processing, and metrology, aspects of the injection molding process. Micro injection molding is the technology used to manufacture plastics products characterized by tolerances in the micrometer range, or dimensions in the micrometer range, or by the presence of micro-and nano-features on their topography. Main applications are in the field of biomedical devices, electronics, and sensors. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of precision injection molding processing technologies, covering all aspects of machines, mold design, processing, and parts characterization. The attendees are expected to end the seminar with a complete understanding of this technology's potential in several fields of application and practical information that could be implemented to support product development.
Content
Day 1
Introduction
- What is micro injection molding?
- Differences with conventional injection molding
Applications
- Industry applications
- Advantages and motivation for micro molding
Process Chain for Micro Molding
- Micro molding as a replication technology
Workshop
- Metrological analysis and characterization of micro molded parts using different equipment
DAY 2
Machinery
Part and Mold Design for Micro Injection Molding
Tooling Technologies
- Micro milling
- Micro-electro discharge machining
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Lithography
- Laser
Process Monitoring and Optimization
- Effect of process parameters
- Process monitoring
Metrology for Micro Molding
Workshop
- CAE simulation for micro injection molding