Injection Molding Process

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Keywords

injection molding

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

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 is designed to introduce Students to the basic injection molding machine operation and operating controls. This course includes nationally recognized interactive software specific to injection molding technology. Content includes optimizing molding machine control settings, standard mold components, designs and terminology. Content also compares various thermoplastics, their properties and molding characteristics for improved processing. This course will put emphasis on professional ethics and laboratory/shop safety.

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

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization