New Seminar Offers Plastic Injection Mold Design Basics at Penn State Behrend
Instructor and MMT EAB member Nick Vitelli provides participants with a basic understanding of plastic product design features.
A comprehensive training seminar, Plastic Injection Mold Design Basics, is now open for registration.
This foundational course is led by experienced instructor Nick Vitelli and is designed to provide industry professionals with essential knowledge of plastic injection mold design. The course will be held twice over the summer:
- June 2–4 Click here to register for the June session
- August 4–6 Click here to register for the August session
This two-day seminar is ideal for plastic molding engineers, project engineers, mold designers, quality assurance personnel and others directly or indirectly involved in moldmaking. Supervisors and upper-level managers seeking a better understanding of mold design are also encouraged to attend.
Course Objectives:
Participants will gain a working knowledge of plastic part design considerations, gating types and placement and how material selection impacts overall mold function. Additional focus areas include runners, vents, ejection systems, hot runners, venting strategies and more.
Topics Covered Include:
- Mold and part tolerances
- Mold steels and heat treatments
- Mold base selection and layout
- Force balancing and mold strength
- Ejection systems and cosmetic considerations
- Cooling system design
- Gating and hot runner system selection
- Proper venting techniques
- 3D solid modeling and surface development
- CAE applications, including flow and cooling analysis
This seminar blends theory with practical applications, offering attendees actionable insights to improve part quality, reduce cycle times and increase mold longevity.
For more information or to register, click here.
