MOLD TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER (MTSC) Second Edition
The Mold Technology Support Center was established to develop the needed human resources for the local die and mold companies, encourage the advancement of the Philippine manufacturing industry’s competitiveness, and contribute to the industrial cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines.
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Dedicated Computer Training Room
No. of seats: 20
No. of computers: 20
No. of software : NX = 15
Dedicated projector and sound system
Air-conditioned classroom
Training Room A/Meeting Room
Small Training Room
No. of seats: 12
Dedicated projector and sound system
Air-conditioned classroom
Training Room B
Medium Scale Training Room
No. of seats: 25
Dedicated projector and sound system
Air-conditioned classroom
Title Description
NX CAD Fundamental Course
NX Mold Wizard Design Process
Plastic Injection Mold Design
Mold Assembly Using NX
Plastic Injection Mold Assembly
Value Analysis/ Value Engineering for Die and Mold Industry
Covers topics such as NX CAD design tools and setting new standards for speed performance and ease of use.
Introduces NX mold wizard to create mold design parts and perform simulation. 3 days 6 (min) 10 (max)
Discusses standards and tolerances in mold designing including materials and uses NX CAD software for solid modeling.
Introduces NX CAD software to create mold parts and perform mold assembly.
Covers topics such as mold structure and types and performs assembly and disassembly of mold. 3 days 6 (min) 10 (max)
Discusses value formation, improvement function analysis, cost consciousness, systematics (DIN 69910), and application of VA/VE on die and mold.
Plastic Injection Molding Machine Programming and Operation
Description:
Aims to provide skills and knowledge in plastic injection molding machine programming and operation using the Woojin Plaimm plastic injection machines.
Objectives:
• Explain plastic injection molding process; and
• Perform plastic injection molding machine programming and operation
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Introduction
• Fundamentals of Plastics
• General Classification of Plastics
• Plastic Injection Molding Process
o Injection Molding Cycle Operation
o Three Elements of Injection Molding
o Molding Conditions
o Function of Screws
o Mold Installation
o Setting of Injection Program
o Adjustment to Mold Parameters
• Defects in Plastic Injection Molding
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Open Forum
Duration: 40 hours
Course Fee: P 8,900
CNC EDM Wire-Cutting, Programming and Operation
Description:
Covers the principles, process of programming and operation, and machining techniques of CNC EDM Wire-Cut.
Objectives:
• Explain the principles of EDM;
• Operate CNC EDM Wire-Cut
• Set up workpiece and wire electrode;
• Explain the function of dielectric fluid; and
• Create CNC wire-cutting EDM program
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Introduction
• Wire Cutting EDM Process
• Materials
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• EDM Programming and Operation
o Types of G Codes
o Types of T Codes
o Types of M Codes
o EDM Wire Cutting Conditions
• Machining Techniques
o Mounting of Workpiece
o Vertical Alignment of Wire
o Sample Machining
o Surface Finishing
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Open Forum
Duration: 40 hours
Course Fee: P 9,600
CNC EDM Sinking, Programming, and Operation
Description:
Covers the principles, process of programming and operation, and machining techniques of EDM Sinking
Objectives:
• Explain the principles of EDM;
• Operate CNC EDM Sinking
• Set up workpiece and electrode;
• Explain the function of dielectric fluid; and
• Create a CNC EDM Sinking program
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Introduction
• Advantage and Disadvantages
• EDM Sinking Process
• Materials
• EDM Programming and Operation
• Machine EDM Fault Analysis
• Machining Techniques
o Alignment of Workpiece
o Alignment of Probe
o Alignment of Electrode
o Pre-operation
o Sample Machining
o Surface Finishing
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Open Forum
Duration: 40 hours
Course Fee: P 9,600
CNC Milling Programming and Operation Basic Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation
Description:
Provides knowledge in operation and programming CNC milling machines, coding and encoding of programs using G-codes and M-codes
Objectives:
• Explain the fundamentals of CNC Milling operations; and
• Perform manual programming and basic CNC Milling operation
Target participants:
• Senior High School grads (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Introduction
• CNC Machining Center
o Parts
o Functions
• Fundamentals of Programming
o Types of Programming
o Movement of Machine and Control Axes
o Absolute and Incremental Command
o Coordinate System
o Structure of a Program
o Addresses use in Programming
o G-Codes
o M-Codes
o Tool Compensation
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Open Forum
Duration: 38 hours
Course Fee: P 10,200
Description:
Covers the fundamentals of CMM operation, software, premeasurement requirements, creating mathematical alignment and zero point setting, creating geometric elements, tolerance comparison, applications and editing part program
Objectives:
• Explain the fundamentals of CMM operation; and
• Operate a CMM
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Introduction
• Starting the CMM
o Machine Initialization
o Probe Calibration
o Setting up of Workpiece
• CMM Software
• Pre-Measurement Requirements
o Component Position
o Measuring Range
o Probe
o Structure of Probe System
o Coordinate System
o Type of Coordinate System
o Operating Mode
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Open Forum
Duration: 24 hours
Course Fee: P 6,200
Description:
Provides knowledge and skills for mold assembly including quality management.
Objectives:
• Identify the concepts in preparing the mold assembly;
• Explain mold assembly;
• Explain quality management of mold assembly; and,
• Perform mold assembly.
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Preparing for Mold Assembly
o Examination of the Mold Drawings
o Examination of Mold Assembly Part
o Finishing for Mold
o Mold Lapping
• Mold Assembly
o Mold assembly practice
o Safety Management of Mold Assembly
• Quality Management of Mold Assembly
o Testing of Mold Assembly
o Taking countermeasures for prototype
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Plant tour
• Open Forum
Duration: 2 months
Course Fee: P 60,375
Description: Provides knowledge and skills on the different machine tool operations involved in plastic injection mold making.
Objectives:
• Identify the different machine tool operations involved in plastic injection mold making; and,
• Perform different machine tool operations.
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Introduction
o Definition of Mold
o Mold Classification
o Injection Molding
• Plastic Injection Mold Making Process
o Milling Process
o Turning Process
o Grinding Process
o Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Process
◊ Wire-Cutting
◊ Sinking
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Plant tour
• Open Forum
Duration: 2 months
Course Fee: P 88,800
Description: Discusses the molding process, mold assembly drawings, mold part drawings, and mold cost estimation when mold designing.
Objectives:
• Explain the die and mold specification injection molding process;
• Explain the injection molding process design;
• Define injection mold assembly and part drawings;
• Explain injection mold cost estimation; and,
• Perform mold designing.
Target participants:
• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)
• Tech-Voc graduates
• Company employees;
• Engineers
Course outline:
• Overview of Dies and Molds
• Review of Die and Mold Specification
o Understanding of Product Drawings
o Understanding of the Structure of Dies and Molds
o Understanding of Post-processing of Molded Products
• Injection Molding Process Design
o Review of Injection Molding Machines
o Review of the Injection Molding Process
o Design of Flow Device
o Design of Temperature Controller
o Ejector Device Design
• Design of Injection Mold Assembly Drawings
o Design of Two-plate Mold Assembly Drawings
o Design of Three-plate Mold Assembly drawings
o Mold Base Practice
o Review of Injection Mold Assembly drawings
• Design of Injection Mold Part Drawings
o Design of Standard Parts
o Design of Machined Parts
o Design of Relevant Parts
o Preparation and Approval of Part Drawings
• Injection Mold Cost Estimation
o Die and Mold Costs
o Direct Expense Estimation
o Direct Expense Estimation
Instruction methods:
• Lecture-discussion
• Demonstration
• Exercises
• Hands-on
• Plant tour
• Open Forum
Duration: 2 months
Course Fee: P 76,750
Hwacheon Sirius 1250
Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold
Stroke (X/Y/Z): 2,500mm x 1,250mm x 750mm
Working surface: 2,800mm x 1,250mm
Table Loading Capacity: 5,000kg
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 1,380.00
Actual Time: P 1,560.00
Hwacheon Sirius UL+
High Speed Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold
Stroke (X/Y/Z): 1,050mm x 600mm x 550mm
Working surface: 1,200mm x 600mm
Table Loading Capacity: 800kg
Max. Spindle Speed: 20,000rpm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 1,200.00
Actual Time: P 1,390.00
Hwacheon Sirius UM+
High Speed Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold
Stroke (X/Y/Z): 750mm x 500mm x 450mm
Working surface: 850mm x 500mm
Table Loading Capacity: 800kg
Max. Spindle Speed: 32,000rpm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 1,390.00
Actual Time: P 1,580.00
Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.
Unitech 645C EDM Sinker
Work tank dimensions (L x W x H):
1,650mm x 1,000mm x 600mm
Work table dimensions (L x W): 900mm x 650mm
X, Y-axis stroke length: 600mm x 450mm
Z-axis stroke length: 400mm
Max. Workpiece Weight: 3,000kg
Peak Removal Rate: 3.3g/min
Best surface roughness: 3 Rmax
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 540.00
Actual Time: P 720.00
SPM S64
Wirecut EDM
X, Y, Z travel: 600mm x 400mm x 350mm
Work table dimensions (L x W): 864mm x 620mm
Max. Workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 900mm x 600mm x 340mm
Max. Workpiece Weight: 1,000kg
Wire diameter: 0.15 – 3.0 mm
Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 870.00
Actual Time: P 1,050.00 Note:
Woojin Plaimm TE350-G5
Plastic Injection Machine
Injection Type: Electrical
Injection Speed: 150 mm/s
Injection Holding Pressure: 1,905 kg/cm3
Clamping force: 350 ton
Screw rotation speed: 250 rpm
Platen dimension: 1,160 mm x 1,090 mm
Distance between tie-bar: 770 mm x 770 mm
Mold Thickness: 300-750mm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 1,590.00
Actual Time: P 1,845.00
Woojin Plaimm TE220-G5
Plastic Injection Machine
Injection Type: Electrical
Injection Speed: 150 mm/s
Injection Holding Pressure: 1,857 kg/cm3
Clamping force: 220 ton
Screw rotation speed: 375 rpm
Platen dimension: 900 mm x 870 mm
Distance between tie-bar: 625 mm x 625 mm
Mold Thickness: 200-600mm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 1.060.00
Actual Time: P 1,230.00
Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.
Woojin Plaimm TE110-G5
Plastic Injection Machine
Injection Type: Electrical
Injection Speed: 200 mm/s
Injection Holding Pressure: 1,844 kg/cm3
Clamping force: 110 ton
Screw rotation speed: 400 rpm
Platen dimension: 680 mm x 680 mm
Distance between tie-bar: 470 mm x 470 mm
Mold Thickness: 150-450mm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 590.00
Actual Time: P 760.00
Dae San DGS 2070 2S
Column Type Precision Surface Grinder
Working table size (L x W):
2,000mm x 700mm
Max. Travel: 2,250mm x 760mm
Grinding Wheel (Diameter x width x bore)
mm: Ø510×75×Ø127
Grinding Wheel Speed: 1,100 rpm
With oil temperature regulator
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 630.00
Actual Time: P 800.00
Note:
Dae San DGS-520MB
Manual Precision Surface Grinder
Working table size (L x W):
510mm x 200mm
Max. Travel: 540mm x 250mm
Grinding Wheel (Diameter x width x bore)
mm: Ø180×10~20×Ø31.75
Grinding Wheel Speed: 3,450 rpm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 140.00
Actual Time: P 310.00
Dae San DGS-1260A
3-Axis Hydraulic Automatic Surface Grinder
Working table size (L x W):
1,250mm x 600mm
Max. Travel: 1,350mm x 650mm
Grinding Wheel (Diameter x width x bore)
mm: Ø510×50×Ø127
Grinding Wheel Speed: 1,150 rpm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 510.00
Actual Time: P 680.00
Hwacheon HMT-1300
Conventional Milling Machine
Stroke X,Y,Z (mm): 950 / 300 / 450
Table Size (mm): 1,300 x 280
Table Max Load Capacity (kg): 250
Spindle Speed (rpm) 3,600
Spindle Motor (kW) 2
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 320.00
Actual Time: P 460.00
Hwacheon HL-460
Conventional Lathe Machine
Swing over Bed (mm) 460
Swing over Cross Slide (mm) 280
Distance between centers (mm): 1,000
Spindle bore diameter (mm) Ø52
Maximum Chuck Size (in): 1.4
Spindle Speed (rpm): 1,800
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 500.00
Actual Time: P 650.00
Yongsoo Precision YSTM-13
Drilling and Tapping Machine
Drilling Capacity (mm):13
Tapping Capacity (Cast Iron/Steel) (mm): 14 / 12
Column Diameter (mm): 80
Table Diameter (mm): 305
Motor (kw): 0.4-6p
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 210.00
Actual Time: P 360.00
Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.
Note:
Coord3 Universal 15.12.10
3D Coordinate Measuring Machine
Measuring strokes (mm): 1,500 x 1,200 x 1,000
Resolution: 0.1 μm
Allowable Temperature Range: 18-22 °C (Extended Range 16-26 °C)
Wireless dynamic thermal compensation system including part sensor
Maximum 3D Positioning Speed: 866 mm/s
Maximum 3D Acceleration: 1500 mm/s2
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 930.00
Actual Time: P 1,180.00
Measuring Microscope
Optical Head: Monocular optical head
Eyepiece: CFWN10x (Field No. 20)
Eyepiece Inclination Angle: 25°
Max. Workpiece Height: 200mm
Dimension L x W x H (mm): 785 x 385 x 725
Z-Axis movement: Manual (dual side coarse/ fine focus knob)
Z-axis linear scale: built-in
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 100.00
Actual Time: P 350.00
Laser Welding Machine
Wavelength: 1064 nm
Pulse Duration: 0.3-20 ms
Spot Diameter: 0.2-2mm
Table Dimensions: 300mm x 300mm x 200mm
Power Supply: 380 V ± 10%/ 50 Hz/ 40A
Max Peak Power: 11kW
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 440.00
Actual Time: P 610.00
Note:
MIRDC Governing Council.
Echo Electric TIG-350AD TIG Welding Machine
Multifunction: DC TIG, Pulse TIG, AC TIG
Rated Output Current: 5 - 350A
Rated Input Power: 220 V
Pulse Current: 5 - 350A
Dimensions: 300mm x 550mm x 500mm
Machine rates (per hour):
Time Sharing: P 400.00
Actual Time: P 570.00
Taumax MH-200
Shrink Fit Device
Head Operating Range (mm): 280
Weight (kg): 25
Dimension (L x W x H) (mm): 340 x 325 x 690
Maximum Power Consumption (kW): 3.6
Basic Applicable Tool Diameter (mm): ∅4 ~ ∅16
Electric Drill
Revolution (rpm): 500
Weight: 6.2 kg
Drill Chuck: 23 mm
Magnetic Drill Stand
Maximum Magnetic Force: 1500 kgf
Height (mm): 508
Rotation Angle: 70°
In addition to the mentioned equipment, the ODA also donated various software and IT equipment, audio-visual equipment, office and classroom furniture, tools, tooling, and metalworking consumables. The ODA also provided MTSC with auxiliary equipment like generator set, air compressor, and air conditioners.
For Regular Training Programs
Programs offered at specific schedules and conducted at the MTSC.
1. Fill in the Reservation Form which is downloadable at www.mirdc.dost.gov.ph
2. Send the filled-in form by email.
3. Wait for MTSC’s confirmation of your reserved slot.
For Packaged Training Programs
Programs designed and conducted exclusively to a client held at MTSC or at the client’s specified location. MTSC designs programs suited to your training needs.
Email a letter or call our landline to request the needed training program, possible schedule, venue, and number of participants. MTSC will prepare the necessary papers and coordinate the training program with the client.
For Use of Equipment
* The classification of the use of MTSC equipment are as follows: Time Sharing – client provides own machine operator
Actual Time - MTSC provides machine operator
* Fees are in accordance with MTSC’s approved schedule of fees.
1. Visit MTSC to relay intention to use MTSC equipment.
2. Discuss with MTSC staff the terms of use in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
3. Finalize the schedule of use of equipment and settle the required fees.
For CAD/CAM and Machining services
* Fees are in accordance with MTSC’s approved schedule of fees. Email, call, or visit MTSC to relay intention to avail of CAD/CAM and machining services.
For Die and Mold making services
* Fees are in accordance with MTSC’s approved schedule of fees. Email, call, or visit MTSC to relay intention to avail of CAD/CAM and machining services.
The MTSC was made possible through the strategic partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines, and among government agencies and private institutions and associations from both countries.
Korean Party Philippine Party
MOTIE Donor
KIAT Funding/Monitoring Agency
KOAMI Executing Agency
MGF Co-Executing Agency
PDMA Inc� Cooperating Agency
MOTIE - Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
KIAT - Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
KOAMI - Korea Association of Machinery Industry
MGF - Machinery Industry Shared Growth-promoting Foundation
DOST Signing Authority
NEDA Monitoring Agency
PCIEERD Funding/Monitoring Agency
MIRDC Implementing Agency
PEZA Cooperating Agency
BOI Cooperating Agency
NEDA - National Economic and Development Authority
DOST - Department of Science and Technology
PCIEERD - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development
MIRDC - Metals Industry Research and Development Center
PEZA - Philippine Economic Zone Authority
BOI - Board of Investments
PDMA, Inc. - Philippine Die and Mold Association, Inc.
19 March 2015
– DFA sent notice to DOST that the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) developed an ODA tailored for the Philippines’ die and mold industry.
28 August 2015 – MIRDC entered into an MOU with KOAMI for a joint study needed to design the master plan of ODA and look at the feasibility of the proposed MTSC.
17 March 2016 – DFA transmitted NEDA’s endorsement of MIRDC’s project proposal “Establishment of a Mold Technology Support Center” to the Republic of Korea for possible grant assistance.
5 June 2018 – Signing of MOU between Mr. Hyeong KI Choi of KOAMI and Mr. Hector U. Villanueva, Jr. of PDMA witnessed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte.
18 December 2019 – MIRDC and KOAMI signed the Records of Discussion outlining the list of equipment to be donated for MTSC.
21 November 2019 – MIRDC, PEZA, PDMA, Inc., and BOI entered into a MOA to form the Philippine Party of the ODA.
30 October 2019 – Groundbreaking of the MTSC Building site.
7 October to December 13, 2019 –Nine Filipino trainers attended a 10-week training at the Korea Mold Center in Bucheon, South Korea.
25 June 2019 – Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy informs NEDA of the ODA’s approval for the duration covering May 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022.
23 April 2020 – DOST approved a three-year Grant-in-Aid Program to support the implementation of the ODA project.
13 August 2020 – MTSC started offering free webinars in response to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 February2021 – ODA-donated equipment, tooling, furniture and consumables started to arrive.
20 May 2022 – The MTSC building was completed. The design of the building was commissioned by PDMA, Inc. The construction site and building was provided by PEZA and MIRDC will lease the building for 10 years.
20 July 2022 – PEZA turned-over the building to MIRDC. MIRDC entered into a co-management scheme with PDMA, Inc. for the operation and management of the MTSC.
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