DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2010:

If you have any events you would like to see included in this schedule please email:
events@spra.org.co.uk



March


Wedesday 17 March

SPRA Technical Meeting
Topic:
Thermoforming: "Simulation - a vehicle to improve design and technology"

Venue: Room B32, Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh Napier University

Time: 6.30 for 7.00 pm

Speaker: David Russell (David Russell Associates)
David Russell, with over 30 years experience in the plastics industry, mostly related to thermoforming and including pioneering high pressure forming in the UK, has recently been operating as a consultant for the thermoforming sector. He represented Rapra Technology for 3 years in the €4.8 million EU-funded T-ForM project and was introduced to T-Sim simulation software for thermoforming. Since then he has represented Accuform, developers of T-Sim and B-Sim, in the UK.

David's presentation will describe the benefits of simulation software for thermoforming (T-Sim) and blow moulding (B-Sim). The software helps to optimise part design, tool design and processing conditions before a tool is cut. The 'what-if?' facility in the software lets moulders work off-line with designers to optimise designs.

The presentation will show T-Sim in action, including the latest release, which automatically changes the shape of the plug to optimise material distribution and cost.

Registration:
This meeting is free but the organisers would welcome an indication of attendance

Contact: Charlie Geddes, tel: 01592 651 269; email: c.geddes@blueyonder.co.uk
April

Wedesday 21 April

SPRA Technical Meeting
Topic:
Plastics Recycling

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venue: Forth Valley College, Falkirk

Time: 6.00 for 6.30 pm

Speakers:
1. Closed Loop Recycling Ltd
2. Kevin Ross (Impact Solutions)
Registration:
This meeting is free but the organisers would welcome an indication of attendance

Contact: Charlie Geddes, tel: 01592 651 269; email: c.geddes@blueyonder.co.uk
June


27 - 30 June 2010

Polymer Study Tour


Venue: Edinburgh Napier University

This popular 4-day course gives teachers of science, design, technology and engineering an opportunity to extend their understanding of polymeric material, experience hands-on practical work and visit local plastics companies. Teachers from different disciplines and from a variety of education authorities throughout the UK can meet informally to discuss mutual issues of teaching the science, design and technology associated with polymer materials. Teachers will also learn more about career prospects in the plastics and rubber industries.

The programme includes:


lectures from Edinburgh Napier University staff.
presentations from a series of guest speakers.
polymer workshop: to make things, break things and learn to identify plastics
visits to 3 local plastics companies

opportunities to take photographs and videos and compile teaching materials


Cost
Thanks to generous sponsorhip, the cost to a school is only £150
instead of the full cost of £900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


For more details of Polymer Study Tour 2010 click here

For a report on Polymer Study Tour 2009 click here

To download the application form for 2010 click here


For more information on the Polymer Study Tour
contact Colin Hindle
0131 455 2622
C.Hindle@napier.ac.uk

 

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