SPE Workshop
Extruded Profile Part Design
May 5, 7 and 8, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Online
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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.
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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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Session 1
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.