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PT&E
PT&E Program
The PT&E program is accredited to the ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard. This program is the most comprehensive education & training program available to the injeciton molding industry outside of a university setting. Designed with the full-time professional in mind, this course allows students to earn the Plastics Technology & Engineering Professional designation and & Certificate.
MOLDERS’ SERIES
Molding 1
Our Molding 1 course is accredited to the ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard. This course is for molders responsible for, or those wanting to learn more about, starting up and troubleshooting a mold using a documented process. Molders often will learn foundational…
Molding 2
Our Molding 2 course is accredited to the ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard. This course is for molders responsible for developing and documenting a molding process. These molders will learn the rigorous mechanics of molding utilizing AIM’s methodology, including the influence of…
Molding 3
Our Molding 3 course is accredited to the ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard and is unlike anything else in our industry. The goal of Molding 3 is to give employees a robust toolbox of plastics knowledge,…
AUTODESK MOLDFLOW COURSES
Moldflow 101
The Moldflow 101 course is for those who want to understand the ins and outs of mold filling simulation using Autodesk® Moldflow®. Geared towards employees who aren’t analysts, but need to…
Autodesk® Moldflow®Adviser
In this course, students learn fundamental features, functionalities, and workflows in Autodesk® Moldflow® Adviser through hands-on exercises.
Moldflow® Insight Fundamentals
In this course, students learn features, functionalities and workflows in Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight through hands-on exercises.
Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow
In this Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow course, students learn advanced features and complex analyses available in the Moldflow Insight package.
Moldflow® Combo Flow Cool & Warp
Students can take our Advanced Flow + Advanced Cool and Warp courses back-to-back and save 10% off of their registration fees.
Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp
In Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp, some of the key concepts discussed include core shift analysis, fiber analysis, warpage analysis.
GWM16355
Those sourcing simulation work through in-house or outside resources will learn how to optimally direct their analysis initiatives and get the maximum value from the results while satisfying the requirements of…PT Courses
PT Courses
AIM’s Plastics Technology Courses (PT Courses) provide students with practical insight into the core disciplines of the injection molding industry: Plastic Materials, Mold Design, Injection Molding, and Part Design.
Plastic Materials
Plastic Materials is designed to give you a solid foundation for understanding polymer families, their corresponding material properties & more.
Mold Design
AIM’s Mold Design Plastics Technology Course will help attendees gain a working knowledge of mold design and manufacturing. Our hands-on labs set this course apart from others in the industry! We break…
Injection Molding
Our Injection Molding Plastics Technology Course is designed to help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of injection molding machines & common practices.
Part Design
AIM’s Part Design Plastics Technology Course is structured to improve your ability to design for manufacturability and for performance over your product’s lifespan.
Plastic Materials + Mold Design Combo
Plastic Materials and Mold Design Combo combines two of our in-person Plastics Technology Courses. These courses run back-to-back over the course of four days, giving students the opportunity to save time and money.
Injection Molding + Part Design Combo
Injection Molding and Mold Design Combo combines two of our in-person Plastics Technology Courses. These courses run back-to-back over the course of four days, giving students the opportunity to save time and money.
MOLD MAINTENANCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Mold Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
This course is designed for a wide range of maintenance personnel, including apprentices to the 20 year repair technician. Students will learn a structured approach to mold maintenance, standard terminology and their application, and proper documentation strategies.
Hot Runner Troubleshooting & Repair
Attendees will learn how various hot runner systems function, along with various troubleshooting and repair techniques for electrical and leaking issues, for example.
Mold Maintenance Strategies
This course is ideal for Managers, Tooling Engineers and Mold Maintenance personnel who are looking for ways to design, improve, and manage a busy mold repair shop.
Mold Component Welding, Polishing & Repair
Students learn to repair mold components, such as gate inserts and cores/cavities using a variety of welding and polishing techniques.
Mold Texture & Repair
This course provides a hands-on experience entirely focused on the mold texturing industry. Students will apply and repair texture to tool steel.
Mold Component Welding, Polishing & Repair + Mold Texture & Repair Combo
Take our Mold Component Welding, Polishing & Repair + Mold Texture & Repair Courses back-to-back at a discounted rate!
ONLINE COURSES
Online Plastics Bootcamp
AIM’s Plastics Bootcamp provides course attendees with the introductory, core information they need to understand the basics of each function of the plastic injection molding industry and what it takes…
Online Moldflow 101
The Moldflow 101 course is for those who want to understand the ins and outs of mold filling simulation using Autodesk® Moldflow®.
Online Moldflow® Insight Fundamentals
In this course, students learn features, functionalities, and workflows in Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight through hands-on exercises.
Online Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow
In this Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Flow course, students learn advanced features and complex analyses available in the Moldflow Insight package.
Online Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp
In Autodesk® Moldflow® Insight Advanced Cool and Warp, some of the key concepts discussed include core shift analysis, fiber analysis, warpage analysis.
Online Plastic Materials
Do you want a better understanding of plastic materials, their properties, and their relationship to the mold design, injection molding process, and the finished part? This is the course for you.
Online Mold Design
AIM’s Online Mold Design Development Course will help attendees gain a working knowledge of mold design and manufacturing. We break a mold down into its five systems and provide discussions on…
Online Part Design
AIM’s Online Part Design Development Course is structured to improve your ability to design for manufacturability and for performance over your product’s lifespan.
Online Injection Molding
Our Online Injection Molding Development Course is designed to help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of injection molding machines and common practices used to establish and troubleshoot a molding process. We…
Online Molding Math
A math course designed specifically for molders. Molders need to use math in their daily jobs, whether they are calculating shot size, transferring a process from one machine to another, or…SPECIALIZED COURSES
Plastics Process Technician (PPT) Apprenticeship Program
Award-winning, PA State Registered Program. The PPT Apprenticeship Program curriculum is a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. Apprentices will receive over 300 classroom hours and 4,000 on-the-job training hours over…
Associated Applied Science (AAS) Degree
In partnership with Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest), the American Injection Molding Institute (AIM) is proud to be a part of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with a concentration in Plastics Injection Molding. By adding the courses taught at the American Injection Molding Institute, students will become efficient in plastics engineering and design, injection molding processing…