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.

Contact Hours: 3

South Campus

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.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

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

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

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

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