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RuiskuvalutekniikkaLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: MT00AA85

General information


Credits
5 cr

Objective

You know the main parts of an injection moulding machine and its function principles You know the principle of powder injection moulding (PIM) in the manufacture of metallic and ceramic components You can design a simple mould for injection moulding You are familiar with the most common thermoplastics for injection moulding You can describe the typical defects in injection moulded products?

Content

How does the injection moulding machine operate? What is meant by powder injection moulding, PIM? Which are the main components of the mould in injection moulding and what is to be taken into consideration in the design of the mould? Which are the most common thermoplastics for injection moulding? Which are the typical defects in injection moulded products?

Qualifications

Polymer chemistry or equivalent knowledge Principles of materials technology or equivalent knowledge Manufacturing technology or equivalent knowledge?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can a. use professional concepts consistently b. find information from essential information sources of the field c. perceive bodies of functions e. use appropriate models, methods, software and techniques of their own field

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