ProEx 1 Extrusion

Paulson's comprehensive, real-world ProEx 1 Extrusion seminar offers immediately actionable training for extrusion production floor personnel at any level of experience. You will leave this extrusion class with practical, immediately useful knowledge and skills, plus a thorough understanding of approaching the extrusion process from a scientific point of view.

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This class will cover the following topics (and much more) and also has a written test on the 5th day to allow students to gain their ProEx 1 Certification.

Topics covered in ProEx 1 Extrusion:

The Single Screw Extruder: Parts and Operation
The Structure of Plastic Raw Materials
The Characteristics of Plastics for Extrusion
Effects of Pressure, Temperature, and Flow
Optimizing Extruder Controls
Safety, Pre-Start, and Start-Up Procedures
Steady-State Operation, Shutdown, and Maintenance Procedures
Single Screw Extruder Troubleshooting
Plant Management Topics
Sheet Extrusion Review
Each day there is time set aside for team discussion, problem solving, and one-on-one with the instructor