Die Design Course

Principles of Extruder Die Design

Sydney - Australia

20 - 21 August 2009

This short course is run by FoodStream

in conjunction with Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd .

Overview:

This course covers the theory and practice of designing dies for extrusion systems. The program is relevant to the production of all types of extruded products - including expanded snacks and breakfast cereals, pastas and third generation snack pellets, pet foods and aquafeeds.

Link to typical course program.

Note that familiarity with extrusion technology is assumed. We recommend that participants complete the three day ‘Food & Feed Extrusion Technology’ program (please refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusioncourse/), or similar training, before attending this course.

When: 20 & 21 August 2009 (Thursday and Friday)

Where: Mantra Parramatta, Cnr Parkes Street and Valentine Avenue, Parramatta, Sydney

Registration: $ 1,130 plus GST (if applicable)

A 10% discount applies to registrations received by 26 June 2009 and

paid within 14 days of invoicing.

A 10% discount is available three or more registrations received

at one time from the same company.

An additional 10% discount is available if registering for both the ‘Food and Feed

Extrusion Technology’ (17 - 19 August) and the ‘Principles of Extruder Die Design’

(20 - 21 August) short courses.

Registrations close 3 August 2009, or when the course is full.

The registration fee includes handout notes directly related to the presentations, lunches, and morning and afternoon teas.

More detailed notes are available as a bound volume at an additional cost of

$110 per copy plus GST. The bound detailed notes can be ordered when registering.

On-line registration is available. Register now.

Please note that registrations are being administered by Foodstream Pty Ltd and invoices will be issued by Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd (FIE).

Presenters:

Course presenter is Dennis Forte of Dennis Forte and Associates. Dennis is a highly experienced professional in the area of extrusion technology, having worked with a variety of companies and extruded products, including breakfast cereals and snacks, pet foods and aqua-feeds, pasta, and confectionery.

Program Highlights:

The program reviews the importance of die conductance in the whole extrusion process, not only in shaping the product. The die design process, along with the calculation of die conductance, is explained. Issues such as product curvature are also considered. Co-extrusion dies, cutter and knife design, and the effect of die-plate wear, are also considered.

Note that familiarity with extrusion technology is assumed. We recommend that participants complete the three day ‘Food & Feed Extrusion Technology’ program, or similar training, before attending the course.

A full listing of course topics can be viewed here.

Who should attend?

Engineers, technologists, and scientists involved in the design and selection of dies used in extrusion systems.

Venue

The venue for the course is the Mantra Parramatta, Cnr Parkes Street and Valentine Avenue, Parramatta, Sydney.

Accommodation

Participants must arrange their own accommodation.

There are a number of hotels in the Parramatta area. However, participants can avail themselves of a special rate at the Mantra Parramatta of $155.00 per night for a Standard Studio Suite (room only, single), or $178.00 per night including breakfast.

For bookings: Freecall: 1800 682 005

Telephone: (02) 9685 1600

Email: parramatta.res@mantra.com.au

Fax: (02) 9635 3388.

Please note: To receive the above room rate, please advise the hotel when booking

accommodation that you are attending the FoodStream short course.

Cancellation policy:

Fees, less a 10% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration 14 days or more prior to the course. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

FoodStream Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. FoodStream’s liability is limited to the registration fee only, and FoodStream cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.

Note that prior familiarity with general extrusion technology is assumed.

We recommend that participants complete the three day ‘Food & Feed Extrusion Technology’ program (refer to www.foodstream.com.au/extrusioncourse), or similar training, before attending this course.