MEC 125 - Advanced Materials and Processes

 
Description
This course provides students with advanced concepts and hands-on training in manufacturing processes, materials and concepts. Focus areas of the course include the history and environmental impact of various materials, advanced polymer chemistry, molecular structure, characterization of materials, safety data sheets (SDS), safety, manufacturing hazards, additives and effect of temperature on materials. These topics are reinforced with hands-on labs and thought provoking activities as well as related internet sites for further student learning.

1. Compare polymer processes including extrusion, blow molding and thermoforming.
2. Demonstrate the use of various methods of molds and fabrication processes for successful machine operation.
3. Identify classifications of polymers.
4. Troubleshoot polymer processing defects.
5. Classify grades of polymers and usage of additives and fillers.
6. Evaluate different extrusion types and hardware and practice polymer extrusion processing.
7. Investigate advanced concepts of polymers including processes, structures and properties.

1. Natural, modified and synthetic materials
2. Polymer classifications
3. Manufacturing safety and hazards
4. Environmental impact of plastics
5. SDS Sheets
6. Chemistry of organic materials
7. Molecular structures of hydrocarbon materials
8. Thermosets and thermoplastics
9. Additive manufacturing

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Information Literacy
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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