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.
Billable Contact Hours: 3
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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
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
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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