IME 3500 - Production Thermoplastic Processing

Injection molding, blow molding, extrusion and thermoforming. Effects of thermoplastic melt characteristics on product design and part quality. Effects of machine design, set-up, and operation on part cost and profitability. Overview of processing machinery including take-off and sizing equipment.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: IME 2500.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 to 3)