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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PLAS 107 - Injection Molding
PREREQUISITES: PLAS 101 - Introduction to Plastics .
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Expands the student’s knowledge of injection molding process, components, and industry.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understand the function, capabilities, and limitations of the injection molding process. [a,e]
- Relate process productivity to financial consequences. [e,g]
- Identify the need for and contribution of auxiliary equipment common to the injection molding process and industry. [a,i]
- Apply raw material performance parameters to actual products. [a]
- Identify injection mold components and their functions. [a]
- Program a solid state CRT, closed loop control injection molding machine. [a,b]
- Startup, run product, and shut down molding machine.[a,b,c]
- Become aware of the safety features and learn the proper and safe way to provide injection-molded parts. [a,b,c]
- Demonstrate an understanding of troubleshooting techniques. [a,b]
Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Overview of Industry
- Parameters of the Molding Process
- The Molding Machine
- Optimizing the Molding Parameters
- Basics of Materials
- The Role of the Operator
- Purpose of the Mold
- Auxiliary Equipment
- Troubleshooting
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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