Raw Materials Course

Description

The “Raw Materials” course is designed to provide a deep understanding of the fundamental materials used in the manufacture of metal packaging, with a special focus on tinplate. This material is essential in the can manufacturing industry due to its unique properties, such as mechanical strength, formability, and impermeability, which ensure the safety and preservation of packaged products.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the characteristics and properties of raw materials: The physical and chemical properties of tinplate will be explored in detail, including its corrosion resistance, malleability, and recyclability.

• Understand manufacturing processes: The course will address key processes such as pickling and tempering of tinplate, essential for preparing steel before coating and forming into metal containers.

• Apply knowledge in material selection: Criteria will be provided for choosing appropriate raw materials according to the type of product to be packaged, considering factors such as food compatibility, mechanical strength, and recycling requirements.

• Learn verification methods for raw material reception: The necessary expertise will be provided to know how to measure and evaluate different raw materials upon receipt of goods.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to metal packaging: History and evolution of metal use in packaging.

2. Properties of tinplate and aluminum: Analysis of their physical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics.

3. Manufacturing processes: Detailed study of tinplate pickling and tempering, and their importance in the quality of the final container.

4. Coatings and surface treatments: Types of coatings used to protect containers and improve their functionality.

5. Sustainability and recycling: Environmental impact of metal packaging and strategies for efficient recycling.

Intended for: Professionals and technicians in the metal packaging industry, materials engineers, quality and production managers, and anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of raw materials used in this sector.

Methodology: The course combines theoretical sessions with practical case studies, allowing participants to apply the acquired knowledge to real industry situations.

Duration and modality: The course has a duration of 2 hours and is offered in an online format, facilitating access for participants from different locations.

Language: Spanish

Certification: Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of achievement that accredits the knowledge acquired in raw materials for metal packaging.