Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course
July 23, 2024 - July 25, 2024
The Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals Short Course provides attendees a fundamental understanding of the critical variables and process parameters required to optimize extrusion processes for meltblown, spunbond and carded staple-fiber nonwovens. This course is designed to be accessible and valuable to both those who are new to the field and/or come from a non-technical background, as well as seasoned nonwovens professionals.
Upon completing the course, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of fiber and filament extrusion-based nonwoven products and processes, including raw material selection, polymer characterization, fiber and fibrous assemblies, fiber-to-fabric transitions, testing and characterization. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the impact of the process on fiber structure in terms of orientation, crystallinity, etc. Attendees will also benefit from hands-on learning with experiments in The Nonwovens Institute’s state-of-the-art Fiber and Polymer Science and Analytical Testing labs.
Key Topics Include:
- Introduction to Polymers
- Rheological Properties
- Polymer Characterization
- Fiber Characterization
- Fiber Formation and Property Development
- Fiber Finish
- Fiber Testing and Analytical Testing
Expert Instructors:
- Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., Professor and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at NC State University
- Amy Minton, Analytical & Physical Testing Lab Manager, NWI
Who Should Attend?
- Business and Product Development
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Quality Control
- Research and Development
- Technical Sales and Marketing
Registration for this course has not yet opened. Course agenda and presenters subject to change. For questions and/or to reserve a spot for this course, email nonwovens@ncsu.edu.
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2024 | |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:30 AM | Introductions and Course Objectives |
| 9:30-11:00 AM | Introduction to Polymers |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Rheological Properties |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Polymer Characterization |
| 2:30-3:30 PM | Fiber Characterization |
| 3:30-3:45 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:45-4:15 PM | Fiber Formation and Property Development |
| 4:15-5:30 PM | Multicomponent Fibers, Microfibers, Islands In the Sea Fibers |
| July 25, 2024 | |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30-10:00 AM | Spinning and Processing Operations of Staple Fiber Production |
| 10:00-10:15 AM | Coffee Break |
| 10:15-10:45 AM | Fiber Finish |
| 10:45-12:00 PM | The Spunbond and Meltblown Processes |
| 1:00-5:00 PM | Fiber Extrusion - Industrial Perspective/How to Predict and Control Orientation, Minimize Shrinkage, and Control Spinnability |
| 5:30-7:30 PM | Networking Reception |
| July 26, 2024 | |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM-12:00 PM | Fiber Science Lab |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Fiber Testing and Analytical Lab Tour |
| 2:30-3:00 PM | Wrap-Up and Q&A |
This course is presented in partnership with:
