Plastic Technology - PLAST 160

Course Description

Plastic processing is a combination of knowledge, skill and experience. This course will provide a foundation for understanding how to reach the final desired result. It is necessary to understand how the machinery and the systems utilized in the production of plastic parts work, what the inputs to the process are and how they affect the final product.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Determine what constitutes a plastic processing machine.
• Explain how a plastic processing machine works and how the different control systems interact to produce a final product.
• Differentiate between a processing issue and a machine issue.
• Explain the differences in electrical, hydraulic, mechanical or pneumatic systems.
• Explain hydraulics and pneumatics in plastic processing.
• Explain electrical controls in plastic processing.
• Explain the operation of a mechanical or hydraulic press in plastic processing.
• Explain the basic operation of robotic systems in plastic processing.
• Illustrate the delivery of raw material to the equipment.
• Demonstrate efficiency in the troubleshooting and resolution of machine issues.
• Demonstrate safe operation and safety systems related to plastic machinery.
• Explore the inputs to a plastic processing machine.
• Differentiate open loop, close loop and PID control systems operation.
• Determine the utility requirements for equipment installation.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.