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SCE Plastics technology Quality Courses. Qualified Instructors. Plastics Technology courses at SCE will help you maximize productivity, efficiency and innovation throughout your organization. You ll use your new skills to make an immediate impact at your job. How do we know? Because our instructors use them, too! SCE instructors are real-life engineers seasoned with real-world experience in the field they teach. From injection mold design to plastic material selection, they provide you with a range of strategies proven for success. Meet your instructors: Paul Bonenberger is an expert in mechanical attachments and author of The First Snap-Fit Handbook. He worked nearly four decades at a major engineering and manufacturing company. Robert Braido has 40 years of experience in the medical industry including global strategic/ tactical planning, technical due-diligence/gap analysis for acquisitions, engineering and operations. John Dick has authored more than 65 journal and magazine publications and four books on rubber technology. He s a long-time U.S. delegate to the International Standards Organization (ISO). Nick Schott earned his Ph.D. in chemical engineering, and has been teaching, researching and publishing work at the University of Massachusetts for the past 32 years. Peter Surette has held various positions in the rubber industry throughout his career. He s been an active member of ASTM International, and he established his own consulting business in 2002. John Vosmeier has worked as a design manager, senior tooling engineer and senior mold designer, and is currently the tooling manager for a consumer goods company. Earn Your Plastics Technology Certificate Completing a professional certificate fuels a more successful future. Through the Plastics Technology Certificate, you gain focused skills and earn critical credentials that improve your current position and make you a more valuable asset to any organization. Earn the Plastics Technology Certificate by attending nine or more days of related courses within three years. In addition, any one of the tolerancing courses may be applied toward this certificate. Visit sce-eng.uwm.edu to get started today! All programs are held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For full course descriptions visit sce-eng.uwm.edu or contact: Murali Vedula Program Director mvedula@uwm.edu 414-227-3121 Marcia Gabriel Program Manager gabrielm@uwm.edu 414-227-3378
SCE Plastic Injection Mold Design Basics Plastics technology Get a practical and comprehensive look at injection mold design and learn to contribute to the overall success of projects. Receive a unique blend of very detailed mold design concepts set forth in the context of the whole design process, and on the final day, participate in that process. The anatomy of a mold The molding process Plastic resin fundamentals Shrink Plastic part design fundamentals Sprue, runner and gate Ejection Basic mold inserting Slides and lifters Cavity Layout Cooling and venting Mold steel Plating and Polishing Mold design from a project perspective Understand mold design concepts Avoid costly mistakes Specify and evaluate your purchases of molds Mon.-Wed., Sep. 16-18, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: John Vosmeier Early Bird: $990 (Register by July 16) Fee: $1090 CEUs: 2.0/PDHs: 20 Program No. 4830-5930 OR Mon.-Wed., Apr. 21-23, 2014, 8am-4:30pm Program No. 4830-6061 Plastic Injection Mold Design Advanced Take your understanding of the inner workings of injection molds to the next level. With a focus on cost savings throughout, work on mini-projects at each important juncture in order to master advanced concepts. Molding Surface Tolerances Mold Strength and Performance Mold Alignment and Interlocking advanced Parting Line and Shut-off Development Advanced Slide and Lifter Design Advanced Cavity and Core Inserting 3D Modeling and Mold Design Mold Monitoring understand advanced parting line, shut-off development, advanced slide and lifter design Learn to do advanced cavity and core inserting analyze your current issues regarding the subject matter Thu.-Fri., Sep. 19-20, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: John Vosmeier Early Bird: $790 (Register by July 19) Fee: $890 CEUs: 1.4/PDHs: 14 Program No. 4830-5929 OR Thu.-Fri., Apr. 24-25, 2014, 8am-4:30pm Program No. 4830-6058 SCE Conveniently Located Downtown
Simply Snap-Fits: Developing World-Class Snap-Fit Attachments Develop a deep understanding of snap-fit attachments and gain the knowledge to develop snap-fit applications optimized for reliability, manufacturing, assembly and customer usage. With real-life observations, sample parts and a copy of the instructor s book The First Snap- Fit Handbook you ll have the tools to master the snap-fit technology fundamentals Systematic approach to developing snap-fit applications Snap-fit attachment technology Satisfying diverse requirements Product assembly and reliability understand how a snap-fit attachment functions as a complex system of features recognize and avoid many common snap-fit mistakes Know the minimum design requirements for a successful snap-fit attachment Mon.-Tue., Sep. 30-Oct. 1, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: Paul Bonenberger Early Bird: $890 (Register by July 30) Fee: $990 CEUs: 1.4/PDHs: 14 Program No. 4830-5858 Transfer of Medical Elastomeric Part Production to a Contract Manufacturer with Full Validation The medical industry is in transition. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are transferring more product and operations to contract manufacturers. Some OEMs and contract manufacturers are struggling with how to deal with these transfers and validation standards. Are you prepared? Gap analysis Standards, regulation and validation Case study review with step-by-step guides Attendee transfer plan review Action plan development Learn process and procedure for transferring an entire operation to a contract manufacturer Discuss your plans and learn how others have successfully transferred medical molding and products Receive step-by-step guides through the procedures that meet the evolving standards for the medical industry Learn skills to properly execute a transfer Tue.-Thu., Oct. 8-10, 8am-5pm Ends at Noon on Day 3 Instructor: Robert Braido Early Bird: $990 (Register by Aug. 8) Fee: $1090 CEUs: 1.7/PDHs: 17 Program No. 4830-6078 Early Bird Discounts Save $100 Enroll two months before the start of any Plastics or Rubber course and save $100
I thoroughly enjoyed my Continuing education experience and would highly recommend it to any professional mid-career or even starting out to obtain that edge that employers are looking for. Karen B. Designing Plastic Parts for the Injection Molding Process Get a fundamental overview of plastic part design for the process of injection molding ideal for engineers and designers who are accustomed to working with metals, but faced with metal to plastic concerns. Examine plastic materials, behavior and selection, engineering design, manufacturing considerations and assembly methods. Introduction to Plastic Materials Injection Molding Equipment Injection Molding Process Review of Injection Molds Mechanical Behavior of Plastic Materials Approaching Plastic Product Development Learn how to select an appropriate plastic material formulation gain an appreciation of how to work within the manufacturing limitations associated with the injection molding process understand how to approach plastic product development and establish end use requirements Mon.-Tue., Nov. 4-5, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: Nick Schott Early Bird: $790 (Register by Sept. 4) Fee: $890 CEUs: 1.4/PDHs: 14 Program No. 4830-5908 OR Mon.-Tue., May 12-13, 2014, 8am-4:30pm Program No. 4830-6068 Rubber Compounding and Mixing for Performance Start with the basics of formulating, the key processability characteristics and the most common factory problems and causes, then go further in-depth in this three-day, intensive overview of rubber compounding and mixing. Rubber Testing General Purpose Elastomers Specialty Elastomers Mixing Filler and Oil Systems Rubber Chemicals compounding for Dynamic Performance Properties Introduction to Factory Problems nature and Techniques for Solving Problems in Rubber Compounding and Processing case Studies of Rubber Compounding and Processing Problems Know the five categories of rubber processability tests understand the differences between general purpose and specialty elastomers and how they affect compounding and mixing review methodologies for solving factory problems Wed.-Fri., Sep. 18-20, 8am-4:30pm Instructors: John Dick, Peter Surette, Sr. Early Bird: $1190 (Register by July 18) Fee: $1290 CEUs: 2.0/PDHs: 20 Program No. 4830-5891
Additional Training Opportunities Engineering Ethics Gain an understanding of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct for engineers, including your obligations to society, your employer and clients, and other licensees in this online, interactive course. Instructor-led content meets the minimum requirement in the area of professional conduct and ethics and satisfies your biennial registration period requirement per Chapter A-E 13. Course Accessible: July 1-31 Instructor: Barbara Bartlein, RN, LCSW Fee: $79 PDHs: 2 Program No. 4860-Z727 OR Course Accessible: Aug. 5-31 Program No. 4860-Z7283 Six Sigma Black Belt Training Certificate Obtain proven six sigma skills and practical experience to transform your organization beyond world-class performance. Earn the certificate by completing four modules and a capstone project. Module I Define and Measure Tue.-Thu., Sept. 17-19, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: Davis Bothe Fee: $1295 CEUs: 2.0 Program No. 4830-8101 Module II Measure and Analyze Tue.-Wed., Oct. 1-2, 8am-5pm Instructor: Davis Bothe Fee: $1195 CEUs: 1.4 Program No. 4830-8102 Module III Analyze and Improve Tue.-Wed., Oct. 22-23, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: Davis Bothe Fee: $1195 CEUs: 1.4 Program No. 4830-8103 Module IV Improve and Control Tue.-Thu., Nov. 12-14, 8am-4:30pm Instructor: Davis Bothe Fee: $1295 CEUs: 2.0 Program No. 4830-8104 sce-plastics.uwm.edu 414-227-3121 mvedula@uwm.edu
General Information Register: sce-registration.uwm.edu 800-222-3623 414-227-3200 Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST Seminar Location: Programs will be held at the UWM School of continuing education, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue. SCE is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee. For the latest information on getting to and from SCE, visit sce-directions.uwm.edu. The webpage includes access to printable color PDFs of current maps, information about parking, public transportation information and other details relevant to our location. Program Cancellations/Refunds* A full refund is issued to program participants if the School of Continuing Education cancels a program for any reason. Participant withdrawals made at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of a program can receive a 100% refund. When a participant withdraws less than two weeks prior to the program start, participants may have their fees transferred one time to any currently available program, otherwise participants will receive a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. For programs with a fee of $35 or less, no refund will be given, if a participant withdraws within two weeks of the start date. * this policy does not apply to Travel programs or to College for Kids/Teens which have a no refund policy. John Vosmeier is an exceptional instructor. I have learned more than I thought possible. Julie J. Skill Enhancement Opportunities: Business sce-business.uwm.edu Business Process Improvement sce-businessimprovement.uwm.edu Languages sce-languages.uwm.edu Project Management sce-pm.uwm.edu Ssmall Business Development Center sce-sbdc.uwm.edu Ssocial Media sce-social.uwm.edu Ttraining/Organizational Development sce-ttt.uwm.edu Workplace News & Research TODAY S WORKPLACE IS CHANGING RAPIDLY. ARE YOU PREPARED? Visit the Center for the Study of the Workplace (CSW) at StudyOfWork.com to hear leaders from the business and academic worlds discuss the latest workplace transformations around globalization, technology advancements and demographic shifts. Comment on insights from academic scholars Analyze professional perspectives from real-world experts Connect with a global community of change-makers
Quality Courses. Qualified Instructors. Plastics Technology an SCE Engineering Program CUSTOMIZED Plastics TRAINING AT Your LOCATION School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 6000 Milwaukee, WI 53203-2602 Bring any of our quality plastics courses straight to your organization, in formats that are customized for your specific needs. Keycode: Message Code: AP-02-13 For details contact: Murali Vedula 414-227-3121 mvedula@uwm.edu Marcia Gabriel 414-227-3378 gabrielm@uwm.edu Message Code: AP-02-13-W In Partnership with UW-Extension. No Wisconsin tax dollars were used in the printing of this publication. sce-plastics.uwm.edu