MACH2550

This course will give students an introduction to Plastic Injection Mold designs, applications and processes. Other topics covered will be extrusions, blow molding, Rotary molds and Die Casting.Student Learning Outcomes

• Comparison of plastic types and applications.
• Identify the names and function of Injection and Die-cast mold components.
• Describe the different processes for forming plastic components.
• Describe the components of a basic plastic injection mold.
• Explain why molds need to be heated and cooled.
• Explain the operation of a Mold Base.
• Describe the function of the ejector system.
• Explain why a cam might be used in an injection mold.
• Determine different methods of producing cores and cavities.
• Select the proper types of runner and gating system for different types of injection systems.
• Select suitable materials for the production of an injection mold.