Properties and Test of Selected Plastics
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Keywords
plastic identification, plastic properties, plastic testing
Project
Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance (AME Alliance)
Authors
Schaupp, Bryan
Date Submitted
2013
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Assessment Tool
Assignment
Collection
Drill and Practice
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Assignment
Collection
Drill and Practice
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Institution
Pine Technical and Community College
Industry Partner
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This course introduces the important methods of plastics identification and mechanical properties testing utilized in the plastics industry. Hands-on training in both destructive and non-destructive test methods is emphasized. The chemical and structural properties of polymers effecting mechanical properties are explained with an emphasis on how testing can be used to select the proper materials for specified applications.
Industry (NAISC)
Manufacturing -- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations -- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Diploma
Certificate
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Certificate
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent