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Developing automation with a limited workforce
Are you struggling to find workers to meet the demands of production? Learn how to use automation to reduce cycle times and labor costs.
You’ll learn about:
- Key elements of automation
- Examples of operations that can be easily automated
- How to determine the most cost-effective level of automation for your processes
- How to get the best ROI from automation
- The different levels of automation
- Examples of how to apply automation and how it changes from simple to lights-out automation
How Configurable Laser Plastic Welding Can Save You Money
Standard laser plastic welding machines put your application in a box that may be bigger, slower, and more expensive than what you need.
We configure laser plastic welding machines to meet the needs of your unique application. That way, you get precisely what you need, saving you time and money.
Participants can expect to learn…
InfraStake, The Premiere IR Plastic Staking Technology
InfraStake is a clean staking process that uses focused infrared energy to heat and form a plastic boss. In this webinar, you’ll learn how InfraStake produces the tightest and strongest plastic assemblies.
What you’ll learn:
- How the InfraStake process works
- How InfraStake compares to other plastic staking technologies
- Which applications are best-suited for InfraStake
- How to design your parts for InfraStake
- How the InfraStake Processing Assistant helps optimize parameters
- The key equipment components of InfraStake
Introduction to HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing
The game-changing HP MJF process makes strong thermoplastic parts that are well-suited for functional prototypes, manufacturing fixtures, and end-use production. Learn the basics of Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing so you can begin to speed up development, reduce the costs of functional prototyping, and consider additive manufacturing for production.
Participants can expect to learn…
- How the Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing process works
- How MJF compares to other 3D printing processes
- Materials used in MJF
- MJF application examples
- Fundamentals of how to design for MJF
- Keys to making great functional prototypes with MJF
- Common finishing and assembly processes for MJF
How to Use Plastic Assembly Technologies to Extend the Boundaries of 3D Printing
Secondary assembly processes are an important part of traditional plastic manufacturing workflows. The same processes are beginning to play a vital role in a complete additive manufacturing solution. Combining thermoplastic printing with traditional assembly technologies can unlock many additive manufacturing applications.
Assembly technologies such as laser, hot plate, and ultrasonic welding offer many advantages over bonding with adhesives. Learn how you can use these assembly technologies with HP MJF to extend the boundaries of 3D printing.
Learning objectives:
- How several different assembly technologies work (laser welding, hot plate welding, ultrasonic welding, staking, heated inserts, and more)
- How to adapt several traditional assembly processes to be used with 3D printed parts
- How to identify the right assembly process based on application requirements
- Design considerations for using different assembly processes with 3D printed parts
- How 3D printing fits into the value stream for manufacturing plastic products
You can do that? – Special automation Webinar
Extol is known for our industry-changing technologies such as InfraStake, nanoSTAKE, and Rapid Conductors. Did you know that we build exceptional automation equipment as well? Learn how automation can benefit you and how Extol can help.
You can expect to learn…
- The basic types of Automation
- Examples of different types of automation
- Examples of common post-molding operations used in automation
- How Extol helps develop your automated manufacturing process
- How to use Extol’s automation experience to your benefit
- How Extol supports you throughout production
Introduction to nanoSTAKE, the revolutionary plastic staking technology
Gain an understanding of the best plastic heat staking process on the market. This patented technology heats up, stakes plastic, and is cool to the touch immediately after.
You can expect to learn…
- The basics of the nanoSTAKE process
- Why it is better than other plastic staking technologies
- How nanoSTAKE heats up, stakes plastic, and is cool to the touch immediately after
- NanoSTAKE’s closed-loop temperature control
- How the Smart Release™ feature eliminates sticking
- How the dataPLUS™ feature shares data for network traceability
Debunking Laser Plastic Welding Myths
Laser plastic welding can be easier than you think. Learn which of your expectations about laser welding are true and which are false.
Participants can expect to learn…
- The 3 key elements of laser plastic welding
- Truths about laser plastic welding cost
- Truths about laser plastic welding optimization
- Truths about laser plastic welding safety
- Truths about laser plastic welding parts
How to Design for Laser Plastic Welding
Learn how to design your parts for laser plastic welding. This technology produces clean, precise welds in quick cycle times. Take full advantage of it by learning how to optimize the design of your plastic parts for laser welding.
Participants can expect to learn…
- The 3 key elements of laser plastic welding
- Design guidelines for laser plastic welding
- How to convert your design from other technologies to laser
- Benefits of configuring your laser welding equipment to your application’s needs
How to Save Cost and Weight with 3D Printed End of Arm Tooling
Learn how 3D printing can be used to create End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) that is strong and lightweight with tremendous design freedom. Topics covered include:
- Examples of various EOAT applications
- Selecting materials ranging from soft-touch to strong and stiff
- How to design and print integrated pneumatics into EOAT
- How to design 3D printed EOAT
Reduce Cost and Lead Time with 3D Printed Soft Touch Tooling™
Learn about Extol’s Soft Touch Tooling™ and how additive manufacturing can be leveraged to provide cost-effective and fast solutions while allowing for complex fixture designs. Participants can expect to learn…
- How HP’s Multi Jet Fusion process and materials unlock tooling applications
- How 3D printing provides an alternative to traditional cast/poured urethane and machined nesting
- Guidelines, tips, and tricks for designing for additive tooling
- The qualities of a successful Soft Touch Tooling application
