Introduction to Material Handling
Course Description
Introduction to Material Handling is offered online in an interactive, self-paced platform. Interactive activities and problem-solving utilize various learning styles in order to ensure maximum knowledge retention and provide tools that can immediately be put to use.
Newcomers as well as those who are looking for a refresher will come away from this course with a common foundation from which to advance their knowledge and skills in material handling as it relates to injection molding.
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Course Highlights
- Bill of Materials
Identify the pieces of information on a Bill of Materials that are significant to successful material handling. - Storing and Labeling Material
Recognize the proper ways that material is stored and labeled. - Calculating Correct Material Mixes
Define let-down ratios and percentages and explore their use when calculating mixes of plastic materials and additives. - Plastics and Moisture and the Basics of Drying Material
Recognize the effects of moisture, the basics of drying plastic materials, and the general functions of material dryers. - Material Handling Auxiliary Equipment
Identify frequently used pieces of auxiliary equipment in the material handling process, along with their purposes and functions. - Cleaning and Maintenance of Material Handling Equipment
Identify some of the best practices regarding the cleaning and maintenance of commonly used material handling equipment.
Course Length: Average completion time is approximately 2.5 hours (can be done in segments at different times).
You have 12 months from the day you receive your confirmation letter to complete the course.
Course Prerequisites
None