PLST2144 Injection Molding Process III

This course is a continuation of Injection Molding I and Injection Molding II. The course is designed to introduce the student to injection molded part measurements, problems and solutions. Part measurements will be demonstrated with different types of measurement equipment. Part defects are described and analyzed to show how each develops. Topics also include an explanation of the cause and effect method of problem analysis used in troubleshooting and solving all types of production problems. This course utilizes an industry-leading, internet based interactive training program, Paulson Training, to promote safe usage of standard injection molding equipment and processes. Content includes set-up, operation and troubleshooting of several types of injection molding machines, molds and materials to produce quality plastics molded parts.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: PLST2139

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:
Differentiate between injection molder modes of operation
Demonstrate start-up of molded part creation
Operate injection molder
Identify equipment for collecting molded parts safely and efficiently
Perform proper part collection and batch labeling
Measure molded parts on various measurement devices
Identify various part defects
Demonstrate troubleshooting strategies for part defects
Document molded part process sheets
Demonstrate post run shut down procedures

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

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 Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

2

Lab:

1