1. Moulds
1.1. Injection moulding & IMM
1.1.1. Injection moulding principles
1.1.2. Injection Moulding cycle
1.1.3. IMM brands
1.2. Product & mould design
1.2.1. How are products designed?
1.2.1.1. Mechanical properties
1.2.1.2. Physical properties
1.2.1.3. Stackability design
1.2.1.4. Flow analysis
1.2.2. What limitations are there?
1.2.3. How is the mould designed afterwards?
1.2.3.1. Flow rate
1.2.3.2. Cooling
1.2.4. Key features of moulds
1.2.4.1. Hot runners
1.2.4.2. Blow-out methods
1.2.4.3. Cooling channels
1.2.4.4. Single-face vs Multi-face
1.2.5. Handle moulds
1.2.6. Label design
1.3. Mould installation & product optimization
1.3.1. Installation procedure of moulds into the IMM
1.3.2. Explaination of product cycle optimization on IMM
1.3.3. Main differences between IMM brands
2. Automation
2.1. Automation system fundamentals
2.1.1. Quick overview of all sections commonly found
2.1.1.1. Frames and axes
2.1.1.2. Arms and grippers
2.1.1.3. In-Mould Labeling (IML)
2.1.1.4. Vision system
2.1.1.5. Box filling unit
2.1.1.6. Handle Installation Unit
2.1.1.7. Interface control?
2.2. Automation axes & arms
2.2.1. Different axes used for movement
2.2.2. Use of arms and grippers
2.3. Sensors & Limit switches
2.3.1. How does the system 'feel'?
2.3.2. What safety are installed?
2.4. Vision systems
2.4.1. Vision criteria
2.4.2. Chain conveyor vs on-the-fly
2.4.3. Reject system
2.5. Box filling units
2.5.1. Fanuc training
2.5.2. Stack gripper
2.6. Brink Dashboard
2.6.1. Using
2.6.2. Configuring
2.7. In-Mould Labeling (IML)
2.7.1. Placement in mould
2.7.2. Label gripper
2.7.3. Magazine types (Versatile)
2.7.4. Exchange sets