Introduction Plastic Molding Process

This course is designed to introduce the Students to the processes utilized in the production of plastic products and the materials used. Including: Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Thermoforming and Compression molding (Thermoset). Content will also include Safety concerns and proper industry protocol for professional manufacturing personnel.
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Date:
2013
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Assignment, Collection, Drill and Practice, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Syllabus
Institution:
Pine Technical and Community College
Project Name:
Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance (AME Alliance)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
plastics, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Thermoforming,Compression molding, Thermoset

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Plastic Production Certificate, Diploma, AAS

Accessibility

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  • Text Access - Text to Speech
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  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text

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