Extrusion Fundamentals and Processing Workshop

Course Details

Instructor: Scott Lambert

Instruction Time: 2-Day (1 1/2 days of classroom instruction, 1/2 day of lab work)

Course Prerequisite: None

Date: November 4-5, 2025

Price: $1250


Extrusion Processing Fundamentals is a two-day training course consisting of one and a half days of classroom instruction and half a day of hands-on training. The class starts with an introduction to polymer types, molecular weight, and rheology. We then present a step by step explanation of the extrusion process, from the feed hopper to the die, primarily focusing on an in-depth study of single screw extruders, plastic behavior, and the equipment utilized in plastics processing.


Day two of the course is a hands-on investigation of the effect of changes in process variables on product output. Process variables such as extrusion temperature and product formulation are changed and product output moni­tored. The causes of the observed product variations are discussed, and these variations correlate to day one learnings. Additionally, corrective actions that can be taken are discussed.


Day One: Classroom

  • Introduction to Plastics​
  • Basics of Extrusion​
  • Single Screw Extruders​
  • Twin Screw Extruders​
  • Plastics Behavior in Extrusion
  • Extrusion Process Overview
  • Materials Handling
  • Drying
  • Extrusion Operations
  • Processing Conditions


Day Two: Class and Lab

  • Extrusion Process Overview (con’t)
  • Process Monitoring, Control, and Quality Assurance
  • Safety and Maintenance
  • Problem Solving Methodology
  • Processing Lab and Troubleshooting


To register, please download the registration form.


Location

Polymers Center

8900 Research Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

(704) 602-4100


Dress Code

Business casual

Polo or button down shirt

Long pants

Closed toe shoes, no heels


Lab Etiquette

No drinks, food or gum

No tobacco or vaping devices

Safety glasses must be worn

SCOTT LAMBERT


After 33 years in the polymer and packaging industry, Scott Lambert has an extensive background in product and project management, blended with customer interface, product design and commercialization, process development, and technical service.  


Scott worked at Cryovac/Sealed Air as a global R&D leader and as a product/process developer in their food packaging markets. He also worked at Milliken Chemical where he developed a polyethylene nucleator used for improved moisture barrier.  He worked for Kuraray/EVALCA as an R&D leader and technical service engineer in the injection blow molding and automotive markets. 


Scott holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from the University of Tennessee/Knoxville and he enjoys sharing his knowledge with others in the classroom as an instructor, and as a mentor and coach.