PLAST 150 - Plastic Injection Molding Technology

1. Distinguish the major components of the injection molding process.
2. Investigate conveying and drying methods used for plastic materials that are to be processed into injection molded parts.
3. Explain the elements of the melting process in injection molding.
4. Identify the components of the injection mold tooling and the parameters for designing an injection mold.
5. Relate the melt flow and physical properties of plastic materials with the manufacturing of acceptable injection molded parts.
6. Explain the different process control systems used in the injection molding process.
7. Apply basic part design principles for the manufacturing of injection molded parts that meet end user requirements.
8. Explore other (auxiliary) equipment used in the injection molding process including secondary/decorating process methods.
9. Correct typical problems in the injection molding process by applying standard troubleshooting methods.
10. Describe advanced and novel processes in injection molding.
11. Adhere to plastics injection molding industry safety guidelines.