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May 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PLAS 209 - Manufacturing of Plastics Products
PREREQUISITES: PLAS 107 - Injection Molding ; and 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
Covers the economic, organizational, and quality control strategies employed by production technicians to maximize efficiency in plastics manufacturing operations.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understand the various elements of cost in a plastic product, and how they are affected by manufacturing personnel. [a,e]
- Understand the basic concepts and skills required for effective production supervision.[a,d,e]
- Understand the techniques involved and benefits of method improvement and efficient workplace layout.[a,d,e]
- Understand the responsibilities and requirements for compliance with the major safety and environmental regulations covering the plastics industry. [a,e,h,i]
- Identify the basic elements typically found in the formal quality systems utilized by the major industrial users of plastic products. [a,e,i]
Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Determining primary equipment needs
- Determining auxiliary equipment needs
- Determining utility needs
- Material storage and handling
- Plant layout
- Organization and management practices
- Quality control concepts
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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