Training
Professionally designed custom in-house training classes for operators and maintenance personnel of Nordson Automatic Liquid Finishing Equipment.
The instructor, Mike Warholic has over 20 years experience in the finishing industry. His background includes 6 years as a Technical Training Instructor for Nordson Corporation in Amherst, Ohio teaching Sales, Service, Application engineers and Operators. He served as a member of the design review board for many Nordson Automotive, liquid and powder products. Conducted finishing seminars for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Considered an application specialist for liquid and powder graphite coatings in the steel and forging industries. Experience also includes extensive hands-on service and troubleshooting of fluid handling systems and automatic liquid coating lines.
By operating Turbotron over 15 yrs and repairing thousands of turbines and bell cups a wealth of knowledge has been gained. Experience includes industry specific model designs, operational, and failure cause analysis.
Class Information
Typical classes last 6-7 hours and cover such topics as:
- System Layout
- Electrostatic theory
- Operator Safety
- Coating Transfer Efficiency
- V.O.C. emission reductions
- Part hanging configurations/density
- Faraday Cage effects, specific application analysis
- Surface Defects
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
Optimal class size is 4-10 students. Approximately one half the training is presented in a class room/conference room and the remaining is hands-on interaction on the line and/or the maintenance shop.
Training Pictures
On-site System Analysis
An onsite "System Analysis" will be conducted prior to training. Special software will aide in calculating actual transfer efficiency and a written report of findings and recommendations discussed during class.
Checking Transfer Efficiency
As rotary atomizers are designed for 90+ % T.E.(transfer efficiency), however, we have found that after a year or more of operation a follow up visit and analysis reveals actual T.E.'s often less than 70%. This is due primarily to fundamental changes in line conditions, (i.e. line speeds, coating chemistry, color, part design change, etc.) and critical system operating parameters are not readjusted correctly for the changing application. With the increasing cost of today's coatings, and environmental regulation commitments, it is imperative to keep finishing systems at peak operating efficiency.
- Training may qualify for building/fire insurance discounts.
- R.O.I. for training quickly recovered in material savings.