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2023 process control Class
Paul and his happy students!
Chapter 3’s theme for 2023 is EDUCATION and we were able to continue the tradition of “Free” Education classes for members. On October 24-26, Paul Cnossen of BuhlerPrince, Inc. taught the “Process Control” class to 16 Chapter 3 members at BuhlerPrince’s state of the art training facility in Holland Michigan.
Paulie discusses the details of the Shot System
This Class is the study of the functions that the die casting machine provides to the die casting process. It included a detailed look into the clamp and shot ends of the machine. What, why, and how to monitor these functions, as well as their purpose and effect on the casting process. An explanation and interpretation of shot profiles and the data that can be taken from these profiles was covered. Shot traces, castings, capability studies, and machine power curves were referred to during this course all of which are from actual machines and casting-making processes. It provided useful information, skills and techniques to those individuals charged with the responsibility of setting up the die cast machine.
Student Feedback
The students reported that the instruction was very detailed and that they can immediately start using the training that was presented. Paul reported that this group of students posed a lot of questions and inquired about other classes. Keeping with the Chapter 3 tradition of educating its members we will be scheduling more classes in 2024.
Education is essential to our industry
Chapter 3 would like to thank BuhlerPrince, Inc. offering their world class training facility, it is with the help of companies like BuhlerPrince, Inc. and Cascade Die Cast (where classes have also been held) that make it possible for the chapter to offer these classes. Funding for these classes is generated by our annual golf outing and the annual chapter directory.