AME 3051 - Injection Molding Theory & Lab I Routsis

• The student will briefly describe the history of the plastics industry
• The student will describe the main components of the injection molding machine
• The student will describe the molding process and assess general costs
• The student will understand factors that optimize the molding cycle
• The student will understand the role of the operator in the molding cycle
• The student will identify and select materials for injection molding
• The student will understand the basic purposes for parts of the mold
• The student will be familiar with auxiliary equipment and its’ function
• The student will recognize secondary operations and equipment used
• The student will recognize and understand some molding terminology