Injection Molding
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Keywords
"Course content, Overview of the plastics industry, The injection molding machine, Basics of plastic materials, Purpose of the plastics mold, Parameters of the molding process, Optimizing the molding parameters, Auxiliary equipment for injection molding "
Project
c3bc
Authors
DeFelice, Gene
Date Submitted
2014-07-31
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Reference Material
Institution
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Industry Partner
N/A
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
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. Relate process productivity to financial consequences. Identify the need for and contribution of auxiliary equipment common to the injection molding process and industry. Apply raw material performance parameters to actual products. Identify injection mold components and their functions. Program a solid state CRT, closed loop control injection molding machine. Startup, run product, and shut down molding machine. Become aware of the safety features and learn the proper and safe way to provide injection-molded parts. Demonstrate an understanding of troubleshooting techniques.
Industry (NAISC)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations -- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic (51-4011)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type
Credential Type
None
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent