SPE Workshop
Extruded Profile Part Design
May 5, 7 and 8, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Online
Summary
Master the complexities of extruded profile design, thermoplastic behavior, and extrusion line requirements in this intensive workshop series. Designed for engineers, designers, and extrusion professionals, these sessions provide practical solutions to common processing challenges, helping you improve efficiency, product quality, and troubleshooting skills.
Profile Extrusion: From “Black Art” to Proven Science
Often considered a “black art,” profile extrusion is, in reality, a well-defined science—one that has long been closely held and rarely shared. This workshop opens the door to critical design, material, and processing principles that can elevate your expertise and optimize production outcomes.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from an industry expert and unlock the full potential of profile extrusion. Take your expertise to the next level!
Agenda
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Outline
- Understand balanced vs. unbalanced wall thickness, open vs. hollow profiles, and manufacturing complexities.
- Learn how design choices affect run rates, cycle times, and production efficiency.
- Master die flow dynamics, including land length, drawdown effects, and quality control.
- Apply critical-to-quality principles for superior form, fit, and function.
- Examine real-world case studies for practical insights.
Resources
Go to Session 1
Outline
- Gain a deep understanding of thermoplastic behavior, including viscosity, shear stress, and hot melt strength.
- Learn how to calculate key processing factors like swell factor and output rate to enhance efficiency.
- Apply concepts through real-world case studies and troubleshooting examples.
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Outline
- Learn how to size an extruder based on material selection, output needs, and tight tolerances.
- Master instrumentation essentials, including pressure monitoring, melt temperature control, and load management.
- Explore secondary operations and ancillary equipment crucial for high-quality production.
- Gain insights from case studies demonstrating optimized extrusion line performance.
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Registration Information
| SPE Premium Member |
$540 |
| SPE Members |
$600 |
| Nonmembers |
$800 |
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Instructor
Daniel Cykana
Owner
Extrusion Solutions, LLC
Daniel Cykana is a Senior Member of the SPE, and served both on the Extrusion BOD as well as on the Executive Committee. During his tenure in Extrusion, which spanned 60 contiguous years, he contributed numerous patents to Bemis Mfg. Company over 35 years where he was Director of Engineering. His early years with Northland Plastics Inc. formed his career. He says, ”I am only a compilation of all my mentors, teachers, and Great Associates in Plastics”!
Questions? Contact:
For questions, contact Iván D. López.
Who Should Attend?
Engineers, Die Designers, Engineerin Managers, techinicans, Processing Personel , Sales Managers and anyone involved in Profile Extrusion
Why Should You Attend?
- Unsure how to design extruded profiles for efficiency and quality? Learn how wall thickness balance, open vs. hollow profiles, and die flow dynamics impact performance.
- Struggling with inconsistent production rates and outputs? Understand how design choices, land length, and drawdown effects affect efficiency.
- Need a better grasp of thermoplastic behavior in extrusion? Gain insights into viscosity, shear stress, and hot melt strength to optimize material selection and processing.
- Looking to improve extrusion line setup and performance? Learn how to size an extruder, manage instrumentation, and integrate essential ancillary equipment.
- Want to solve real-world extrusion challenges? Analyze case studies to troubleshoot common issues and refine your approach.
Get the expert knowledge and industry insights you need to enhance your profile extrusion process!
