PRDE 2400 - Plastics Design & Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to proper design principles and techniques insuring a robust and manufacturable plastic molded part.
Location: South Campus
Contact Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify plastic manufacturing techniques.
Objectives: Recognize and identify:
- Injection molding.
- Compression molding.
- Draft angles.
- Parting lines.
- Cooling/warpage.
- Lifters/slides/injectors.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify various plastic materials.
Objectives: Recognize and identify:
- SMC.
- RIM.
- PET.
- VEMPET.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply techniques to design plastic components.
Objectives: Design:
- Ribs/bosses.
- Dog houses.
- Snap features.
- Design hinges.
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.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE Week
- Introduction and Overview
- Injection Molding
- Compression Molding
- Wall Sections/Radii; Test #1
- Draft and Textures
- Materials
- Ribs/Bosses
- Holes
- Dog Houses
- Snap Features; Test #2
- Inserts
- Living Hinges
- Parting Lines
- Lifters/Slides/Injectors
- Cooling/Warpage
- Review and Final Exam; Test #3
Primary Faculty Carlson, James Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Hinrichsen, Timothy Dean Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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