PLAS 2020 - Mold Design

3 cr. Offered through GCE.

This course examines the interrelation of plastics material processing, product design and function, and mold design and construction. Fundamental principles of cavity design, material feed systems, ejection systems, parting surfaces, mold actions, cavity and core steel selections, 3-plate, insulated runner and hot runner molds are discussed.

Prerequisite(s): PLAS 1010 .