Molding of Rubber and Design of Rubber Molds

Learn the fundamentals of molding rubber mechanical goods and designing their rubber molds with no reference to the molding of tires. Review applicable molding methods with emphasis on compression, transfer and injection processes. Bring drawings or troublesome parts to address real-world issues during class.

This course can be applied to the Elastomer Technology Certificate.

Instructors

Van Walworth

Inventioneer – Consultant – Idea Guy – Rubber Whisperer Van Walworth is the president of Research & Design Specialties, Inc., based out of the Nashville, TN area. Walworth’s professional career spans over three decades as a practitioner of product R&D, ... read more

Terry Chapin

Terry Chapin received his B.S. from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio in June 1980. He majored in mechanical engineering and minored in math and civil engineering. After 33 years, he retired from Delphi as a senior materials engineer, working ... read more

Who Should Attend

Materials and process engineers, rubber mold designers, quality control personnel and managers of these functions. Companies benefit by sending teams of these personnel since their ability to work together is so important in an efficient design and manufacturing program.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Gain an integrated perspective on rubber molding and design of rubber molds
Understand current principles and techniques in the design of molds and molded part design
Explore useful design information – valuable for beginners and seasoned practitioners

Course Outline/Topics

Basic Rubber Material Overview
Basic Overview of Molds and Molding Processes
- Compression
- Transfer
- Injection
Overview of Presses and Molding Equipment
Basic Mold Construction
Mold Steel and Finishing
Cavity Inserts, Cores and Core-Bars
Gates, Venting and Vacuum
Runner Layouts and Cross-Sections
Runner Design Techniques
Flashless Molding Techniques
Wasteless Molding Techniques
Special Prototype Mold Designs
Rubber to Metal Bonding and/or Over-Molding
Mold Operation Techniques
Tolerances for Parts and Molds
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Troubleshooting
Workshop Sessions with Q&A

Sessions

All sessions are Face-to-Face unless otherwise noted.

Date: Mon-Wed, May 11-13

Time: 8am-5pm

Location: UWM School of Continuing Education

Instructors:
Van Walworth
Terry Chapin

Fee:

$1,290 by Wed., Mar. 11.
$1,390 after Wed., Mar. 11.

CEUs: 2.0, PDHs: 20

Enrollment Limit: 40

Program Number: 4830-12343

Note: 8am-5pm – Class ends at 3pm on day 3.

Registration Deadline: Mon., May 11

Date: Mon-Wed, Oct 5-7