Designing plastic details

• Certificate of course completion in two languages ​​– Polish and English
• Training script
• Writing materials, e.g. notebook, pen (for on-site training)
• Comprehensive assistance from individually assigned course supervisors
• Student Cards entitling you to discounts at selected partner venues in Gliwice (for stationary training)

The plastics training rooms and laboratories are air-conditioned, large, and spacious. Student workstations are expertly equipped. Each participant has access to computer stations with simulation software, the latest product catalogs, and full access to specialized laboratory equipment.

Our training laboratories provide the opportunity work on industrial laboratory equipment and components supplied by leading manufacturers – ZWICK/ROELL, Meusburger, IGUS.

During classes, we perform many practical exercises using a variety of training and laboratory stations.

Zwick/Roell ProLine 10 kN tensile testing machine

We use the machine for functional component testing and standardized material testing. The machine is equipped with instrumentation for tensile, three-point bending, and compression testing, along with an extensometer for elongation measurement and a system table for setting up the machine and PC:

• load range Fmax 10 kN,
• tabletop model,
• load frame, two-column H-type,
• 2 steel guide columns,
• 2 drive spindles (ball-and-roller) with preload, ensuring play-free guidance and traverse drive,
• working space without construction: 1050 x 440 mm (height x width),
• brushless and maintenance-free AC servo drive,
• test speed in the entire load range 0 - 10 kN: 0,0005 ... 1000 mm/min,
• accuracy of the set speed: 0,05% of the set value,
• positioning accuracy: +/-2 μm,
• innovative testControl II electronics.

Zwick/Roell HIT5P Digital Charpy Hammer

5J Pendulum Impact Tester for testing the impact strength of plastics. The testing system automatically identifies the installed pendulum, ensuring that measured values ​​are always within the correct range and in accordance with the applicable test standard. This tester also features the world's first dual carbon fiber pendulum rod. This ensures high stiffness in the impact direction and significant mass concentration in the impact area. The electronics include a high-resolution digital encoder for accurate impact angle measurement. An RS232 interface is included for integration with laboratory management systems, along with a plug-and-play USB connection to a PC.

Vicat & HDT ZwickRoell

ZwickRoell's HDT/Vicat Standard devices are ideal for routine supply control, quality control, and training purposes. Advantages:

• simple parameterization and evaluation using testXpert III research software from ZwickRoell,
• optional external cooling device available for faster initial temperature acquisition,
• possible to perform tests in accordance with ISO 306, ASTM D 1525, ISO 75 and ASTM D 648.

METTLER TOLEDO DSC 3 Analyzer

Features and benefits of the METTLER TOLEDO DSC 3 analyzer

• Durable MultiSTARe sensor with 56 thermocouples – ensures effective detection of very small and very large thermal effects
• Durable and reliable sample feeder
• Launching studies with One Click™
• Easy FlexCal® calibration
• Modular and ergonomic design
• Wide temperature range – from -150 to 700 °C in one measurement
• STARe Excellence Software

Thermal analysis, particularly dynamic scanning calorimetry (DSC), is a fundamental method for studying the thermal properties of polymeric materials. It is used as a primary research method for:

• determining the melting point and polymorphic transformations of polymers
• glass transition temperature
• distribution of transformation temperatures and their dependence on the presence of admixtures in the polymer, solvent, degree of branching, degree of orientation, and crystalline phase content.

All of these physical transformations are accompanied by significant changes in the material's properties, which influence its processing parameters. Knowledge of these changes is essential for correctly determining all processing parameters, such as injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and others.

The analysis allows for the determination of:

• specific heat of the material
• heat and temperature of melting and crystallization
• heat and temperature of other phase changes
• entropy of changes
• heat and activation energy of chemical reactions - for curable polymers (resins)
• adsorption energy etc.

It is a complementary method to other research methods, such as: viscosity - measurement of the melt flow rate.

Introducing laboratory classes using this device into the training program will significantly expand and complement knowledge about polymer materials, as modern construction materials that are fundamental in many fields of technology. Awareness of their properties allows for the targeted and effective use of many known and new polymer materials in all areas of engineering materials application.

Moisture analyzer MA 200/1.X2.IC.A.NS and moisture analyzer MA 200/1.X2.A.NS

The MA X2 series moisture analyzers are modern devices used to quickly analyze various samples for moisture, dry matter content, and other product parameters. The MA.X2 series features an innovative automatic drying chamber opening and closing system. The chamber can be opened and closed using motion sensors or a touchscreen button.

Automatic opening of the drying chamber:

• accelerates the cooling of the drying chamber after the process is completed,
• speeds up the dosing of the weighed portion
• facilitates the implementation of control processes,
• makes it easier to keep the device clean,
• improves work ergonomics.

The MA X2 series features a convenient user interface in the form of a color touchscreen panel. Hotkeys, information fields, and programmable labels allow for flexible configuration of the operator panel. The drying process can be implemented at any temperature or linked to a specific product using the databases provided.

Our experience and quality of the training conducted we support selected references received from our clients, after the training sessions conducted the scope of PLASTICS and their processing.

• Unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar, serving tea and high-quality, freshly ground coffee. The bar is equipped with:
  • NECTO Karisma – a professional espresso machine made in Italy.
  • THERMOPLAN BW 4 – a professional Swiss-made espresso machine.
  These machines are used in the best coffee shops. We serve unique coffees to suit your tastes – cappuccino, espresso, Americano, caffe latte, and Turkish coffee. Participants can also enjoy unlimited sparkling and still water, juices, and sweets.

• Two-course dinner – a combination of traditional, home-cooked flavors with meals served in restaurants.