PLAS.4180 Product and Process Design (Formerly 26.418)
Id: 004183
Credits: 3-3
Description
Theoretical principles and engineering practices for development of new plastic products with a focus on conventional and advanced injection molding processes. Topics include design methodology, plastic materials selection, design for manufacturing, computer aided engineering, mechanical behavior of plastics, structural design of plastic parts, prototyping techniques, experimental stress analysis, assembly techniques for plastic parts, and design for recyclability.
Prerequisites
PLAS.2110 Engineering Mechanics, or ENGN.2050 Statics, and PLAS.1070 Introduction to Plastics Engineering.
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