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PLAS 202 - Advanced Extrusion


PREREQUISITES: PLAS 108 - Extrusion Processes  
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 extrusion processes, equipment and industrial application.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Understand the function, capabilities, and limitations of the extrusion process. [a]
  2. Understand the function and operation of downstream equipment. [a]
  3. Identify die components and die design functions. [a.e]
  4. Understand the characteristics of polymers and their contribution and successful product manufacture. [a,e]
  5. Become aware of the safety features and learn the proper and safe way to provide extruded plastic products. [a,b,c]
  6. Explain the relationships between polymer behavior and processing variables. [a,i]
  7. Demonstrate an effective, logical approach to process troubleshooting that is based on the relationships between polymer behavior and processing variables. [a,b,g]
  8. Understand the theory and application of the major screw designs for extruders. [a,e]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Extrusion Machinery
  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Extrusion Lines
  • Plastics and Properties
  • How an Extruder Works
  • Troubleshooting Extrusion Problems

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)