PLST2011 Extrusion Molding Processes I
This course is designed to introduce the student to extruder operation and control - Single Screw, this course teaches the fundamentals of single screw technology, including the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on the production floor. This course includes sheet extrusion technology used in conjunction with the nine lesson single screw extrusion program. Personnel in many functions from machine operators to process engineers will find the information in this course valuable to help make their work with the sheet extrusion process more efficient. This course utilizes an interactive training program using CD-ROM based (software). Set-up, operation and troubleshooting of several extrusion dies and down stream equipment will be emphasized. This course will cover the characteristics of hazardous wastes and its safe handling, storage, and disposal.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Analyze single screw extruder: Parts and Operation
Analyze structure of plastic raw materials
Analyze characteristics of plastics for extrusion
Utilize effects of pressure, temperature, and flow
Analyze optimizing extruder controls - Parts 1 & 2
Analyze single screw safety, pre-start, start-up, procedures
Analyze single screw steady state operation, shutdown, and maintenance procedures
Analyze single screw extruder troubleshooting
Analyze sheet extrusion line: Parts and Operation
Analyze sheet extrusion dies
Analyze controlling plastics flow in the die
Analyze plastics behavior in the sheet extrusion line
Analyze sheet line pre-start, start-up, and steady state operating procedures
Analyze sheet line safety and shutdown procedures
Analyze troubleshooting the sheet extrusion line
Practice Output Test on extrusion process
Practice extrusion compounding
Practice extrusion sheet line processing
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Credit Details