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
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SPRA
Technical Meeting |
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Room B32, Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh Napier University Time: 6.30 for 7.00 pm Speaker: David Russell (David Russell Associates) |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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Wedesday 21 April SPRA
Technical Meeting |
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| Venue:
Forth Valley College, Falkirk Time: 6.00 for 6.30 pm Speakers: |
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Closed Loop Recycling Ltd 2. Kevin Ross (Impact Solutions) |
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| 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 |
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Polymer
Study Tour |
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| Venue: Edinburgh Napier University | ||||||||||||||||
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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: |
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Cost Thanks to generous sponsorhip, the cost to a school is only £150 instead of the full cost of £900 |
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For a report on Polymer Study Tour 2009 click here To download the application form for 2010 click here |
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