Introduction to Elastomers: The Flexible Material

Introduction to Elastomers:
The Flexible Material

1 DAY LECTURE/WORKSHOP
OFFERED ONCE:
June 16, 2008 (CRS# 00.738-011)

TUITION: $625

OVERVIEW
This course provides fundamental information on all areas of rubber technology and covers the history of materials and present-day applications. Structure, mechanical behavior, design of rubber components and processing characteristics of thermoset elastomer materials are also addressed. In addition to the basic information, class material will touch upon compounding, product development and developing materials for specific applications. Included in this course will be a laboratory on mixing and injection molding of rubber compounds.

CONTENT

Introduction

Characteristics of Elastomers

Compounding and Vulcanization of Rubber

Compounding Ingredients

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Mixing

Processing - Molding (including Injection Molding), Extrusion

Bonding of Elastomers

Design of Components

INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Joey L. Mead