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There is a wide range of subjects to choose from - the program can easily be tailored to the needs of your group. 

The Master Menu provides an overview of the main subjects:

Specific topics covered include: 

 

General Markets and Products - Photographs of both traditional and new products emerging in rotational molding

The Basic Rotomolding Process - Video sequences both inside and outside the mold used to explain the process. An overview of process control methods in use today.

Materials - Polyethylene remains the workhorse of the industry and dominates the material section. Other materials are covered as well as some of those that have been tried experimentally.

Molds - Basic construction techniques, operation and maintenance. A look at new mold making methods available.

Machinery - Styles and operation of the most common types used today. A review of the new styles being developed and a look at production throughput and scheduling.

Design - This covers the fundamental issues of rotational molding, including the two 'Golden Rules' and 10 Basic Design Features.

Quality - A step-by-step analysis of a molding operation for key quality points and measurements.

Practical Aspects - This is the largest section and covers many of the hands-on aspects of the process. See Practical Aspects for more details.

Troubleshooting - Lists many of the common problems associated with rotational molding and suggests ways of analyzing problems. Includes many real-life examples of common problems. See Troubleshooting for more details.

Specialty Processes - This section takes a look at multiple layer parts, foaming, automation and new materials.

Process Economics - A comparison of rotational molding with other plastics techniques and a review of the major costing elements involved. Several methods of costing used by molders are compared.

 

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