Smart Manufacturing Engineering Technology

EMMF-3095:Mould Design Technology OCT

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Description
The course will cover the fundamentals of mold design and give the student and understanding of mold design and function. Topics include: Mold types, Molds materials, shrinkage allowances, gate locations, cooling, Ejectors, slide molds, two and three plate designs as well as molding machine considerations. Over the semester, the students will have the experience of collaborating to develop a complete mold design from scratch. Hands-on examination of parts, molds, and drawings are featured as well as CAD demos and a plant tour. Lab 3 hrs/wk.