Solving Problems in Rubber Compounding and Processing
Date:
- March 19, 2010 (AP8409)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $635 USD
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CEU's: .75
Instructor: John Dick
Location:
- AP8409 - Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH, 44325-5404
Course Overview: This course is crucial for anyone in the rubber compounding field. It provides an in-depth look at processing problems in mixing, extrusion, calendering and molding. Statistics and methodologies for solving factory problems and case studies are covered as well. Your current processing problems can be discussed with the instructor. This course includes a copy of John Dick's book, "How to Improve Rubber Compounds" (Hanser Gardner Publications).
Textbook Information:
How to Improve Rubber Compounds 1500 Experimental Ideas Problem Solving
Price US: $149.95
ISBN 13: 9781569903612
ISBN 10: 1-56990-361-1
Edition: First
Published: 2004
Hardbound 407 pages, 2 figures, 35 tables
Author: John Dick
Course Outline:
Introduction to Factory Problems
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Plant receiving area
- Cold flow
- Stability of pre-powdered blends
Mixing
- Quality of mix
- Uncured elasticity (nerviness)
- Viscosity
- Dispersion
- Bloom
- Green strength
- Tackiness
- Stickiness
- Lump-mill bagging
- Mill back rolling
Extrusion
- Die swell
- Extrusion rate
- Appearance (surface smoothness of extrudate)
- Shear thinning
Calender Release
- Blisters
- Calender release
Molding
- Mold release
- Mold filling
- Non-fills
- Porosity
- Shrinkage of the cured part
- Backrinding
Statistics and Methodologies for Solving Factory Problems
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Basic statistical methods to identify special causes of variation
-Important principles of Statistical Process Control
-Random variation vs. special causes
-Establishing control limits and specification limits
-Methods to detect special causes of variation
Corrective Actions in the Short Term
- Develop a SOP for taking corrective actions for short-term problems
- Develop a strategy for establishing long-term solutions to chronic problems
- Brainstorming for solutions to problems
- Cause and effect diagrams
Six Sigma Techniques for Solving Chronic Rubber Factory Problems
- Methodology
- Statistical methods
- Examples of success in the rubber industry
Nature and Techniques for Solving Problems in Rubber and Compounding and Processing
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Changing one variable at a time techniques for improvement of a rubber compound
- Advantages and disadvantages -
Applying a Design of Experiment
- Advantages and disadvantages -
Interactions
- Multiple response interactions of compound properties
- Chemical interactions of compounding ingredients
Case Studies of Rubber Compounding and Processing Problems
Different case studies that include processing and compounding problems will be discussed and reviewed in interactive groups. Then overall discussions will take place to discuss possible solutions and methodologies.
The course textbook, "How to Improve Rubber Compounds", will be used throughout the course and during exercises.
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