Test Methods refer to the procedures for measurements that are important in the plastics manufacturing industry for quality inspections, as well as for Research and Development. The HIPF course for Test Methods will cover Tensile Test, Flexural, Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT), Melt Flow Rate (MFR), Puncture Impact, Dart Impact, Pendulum Impact, Tear Resistance, Vacuum Oven, Microscope, Caliper, Micrometer, Weighing Scale and Thickness Gauge.

HIPF Course Description

Course Objective

At the end of the course, the trainees should have a clear understanding of:

• Test Standards
• Specification
• Test Method
• How to use all the test equipment and machines
• Measurement
• Quality Control
• Safety in Laboratory

Course Outline

1. Introduction for measurement
2. Introduction for testing equipment
3. Safety for Quality Control Laboratory
4. Vernier Caliper
5. Thickness Gage
6. Weighing Balance
7. Micrometer
8. Microscope
9. Oven
10. Tensile Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety for Tensile Tester; Practical (+ Punch Dies)
11. Flexural Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
12. MFR Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
13. HDT Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
14. Puncture Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
15. Tearing Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
16. Color Meter
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
17. Gloss Meter
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
18. Dart Impact Tester
    Principle; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
19. Pendulum Impact Tester
    Principal; Standard Operating Procedure; Safety; Practical
20. Heat Sealer
    Principle; Standard Operation Procedure; Safety; Practical