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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PLAS 108 - Extrusion Processes
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
Introduces the extrusion processes, equipment and industrial applications.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understand the function, capabilities, and limitations of the extrusion processes. [a]
- Understand the use of extruders in the packaging industry, compounding, and profile products industries. [a]
- Understand the function and demonstrate the operation of downstream equipment. [a]
- Identify die components and die design functions. [a,e]
- Understand the characteristics of polymers and their contribution and successful product manufacture. [a,e]
- Become aware of the safety features and learn the proper and safe way to provide extruded plastic products. [a,c]
- Demonstrate an understanding of troubleshooting techniques using extrusion processing equipment. [a,b,c]
Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Extrusion equipment
- Instrumentation
- Plastic materials
- Operating an extruder
- Troubleshooting
- Extrusion systems
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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