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ThermoPlastic Materials Engineering: Synthesis, Structure Properties and End Use Performance
| Course# | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203-1417 | 03/03/2025 - 03/05/2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Microsoft Teams |
| 203-1418 | 10/21/2025 - 10/23/2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Microsoft Teams |
Online Registration
CEU's: 1.6
Instructor: Mr. Christopher Paige
Course Overview
This course is intended to introduce students to Thermoplastic Vulcanization (TPV) which includes synthesis, molecular structure and post processing techniques. Commodity plastics, Engineering plastics, plastic testing, High Performance Engineering plastics and Material Failure will be reviewed. Creep, Fatigue Testing, Physical and Chemical Testing will be discussed. Material Selection, Thermoplastics Elastomers, Thermoplastics Polyurethanes, Conventional Elastomers and TPV Abstract Automotive Application will be included in the course presentation.
Online Course Requirements
We want you to have a great experience participating in our remote (online) courses, and for that, you’ll need the right equipment and internet connection.
Minimum needs are:
- A broadband internet connection that has at least a 2 Mbps upload and download speed.
- A computer (PC or Mac) that can support the latest web browser versions.
- At least 4 GB of RAM and adequate hard drive space.
- A microphone and a speaker.
- International Students: For virtual (online) courses, an additional fee will be assessed to cover the cost of shipping the professional binder (presentation slides), to your address. The cost of international shipping can be significant.
For more information, visit our Online Course Requirements webpage.
Instructor Biography:
Christopher (Chris) Paige holds a Master of Engineering degree in Plastics Engineering ( 2005- University of Massachusetts – Lowell) and Master of Science in polymer chemistry (1991 – University of Cincinnati). He is a member of the American Chemical Society ( ACS), American Society of Material (ASM) and Society of Plastics Engineers( SPE) and over thirty years of experience working in Industry. As a Laboratory Manager, at the University of Akron, Chris performed many hands-on rubber and polymer formulations, rubber and polymer Characterizations, and rubber and polymer processing projects, for both domestic and international clients. He is a subject matter expert and has trained clients on Rubber processing (C.W. Brabender’s, 2-Roll Mills, Heat presses), Plastics Processing (Single and Twin-Screw Extruders, Extrusion Blown Molding, Injection Molding, Injection Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Vacuum Forming, blown film and cast film lines), Rubber formulations and Rubber Characterization (MDR, Moonie Viscometers, RPA) and Polymer Characterizations (Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Instron testing, microscopy and spectroscopy).
Day 1: TPV – Synthesis, Processing and Environmental Impact
- Synthesis and Molecular Structure.
- Post-Polymer Processing of Polymers.
- Plastics Processing.
- Environmental Impact and Green Chemistry.
Day 2: Commodity, Engineering and High-Performance Engineering Plastics
- Commodity Plastics.
- Plastic Testing.
- Engineering Plastics.
- High Performance Engineering Plastics.
- Material Failure.
Day 3: Testing, Test Methods and Automotive Application Abstracts
- Creep and Fatigue Testing.
- Physical Test Methods.
- Chemical Test Methods.
- Material Selections.
- Thermoplastic Elastomers.
- Thermoplastic Polyurethanes.
- Conventional Elastomers.
- Typical Properties.
- Automotive Application Abstracts.
- Consensus Standards.
- Line Call Outs.