ATMT 2210 - Plastic Mold & Die Cast Die Theory

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

Plastic molding processes and the construction and engineering requirements of molds used for each molding process. The various mold making techniques, materials and fabrication techniques used to manufacture molds. Engineering and design specifications for mold construction and costing are studied.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 2
Billable Contact Hours: 2

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe mold design basics for the plastics molding processes and die casting processes which include size of mold base, required plates, plate thickness, types of tool steels, ejection stroke, injection system, press type and size.

Objectives:

Using the material presented on mold design basics, list and describe the plastics molding processes, list and describe mold base sizing, required plates, plate thickness, types of tool steels, ejection system, and injection system with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on mold design basics, list and describe the die casting processes, list and describe mold base sizing, required plates, plate thickness, types of tool steels, ejection system and injection system with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on mold design basics, list and describe the plastics molding and die casting machine tools for plastics and die casting including press type and size with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe plastics mold and die cast mold action areas, plastics mold and die cast mold runners, gating and venting, plastics mold and die cast mold temperature control.

Objectives:

Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold action actions to eliminate die lock conditions with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold runner systems required to inject materials into the molds with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold gating and venting systems required to inject materials into the molds with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold temperature control systems required for the molding processes with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe plastics mold and die cast mold alignment systems, mold repair procedures, mold protection and storage and plastics and die cast product defects related to molds.

Objectives:

Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold alignment systems with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold repair procedures including welding processes with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe mold protection and the preparation requirements for short term and long term storage with 80% accuracy.
Using the material presented on plastics molds and die cast molds, list and describe the plastics and die cast product defects as they relate to mold design and mold construction with 80% accuracy.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

The Injection Molding Concept and the Importance of the Mold
Mold Design Basics
Mold Construction Basics
Action Areas of the Mold
Mold Runners, Gating and Venting
Mold Temperature Control
Mold Alignment Concepts
Mold Repairing, Protecting and Storing
Product Defects and Molds
Mold Design Check List

Primary Faculty
Walters, Gary
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088