MEC 115 - Introduction to Plastics Manufacturing
Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MEC 100 and MEC 102
Description
This course introduces participants to plastics manufacturing materials and concepts. Focus areas of the course include the history and environmental impact of various materials, basic polymer chemistry, molecular structure, characterization of materials, SDS sheets, safety, manufacturing hazards, effect of temperature on materials, and additives. These topics are reinforced with hands on labs and thought provoking activities as well as related internet sites for further participant learning.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the classifications of polymers.
- Describe industry coding in recycling.
- Relate the environmental impact of process manufacturing.
- Classify various additives and how they may affect the characteristics of materials.
- Predict the various problems that may cause quality issues when handling materials and finished products.
- Demonstrate the use of tools that measure diameters, radii and angles.
- Illustrate a capability study.
- Demonstrate proper machine usage by utilizing machine set-up sheets.
Listed Topics
- Natural, modified and synthetic plastics
- Top ten commercial plastics today
- Polymer classifications
- Plastic manufacturing hazards
- Environmental impact of plastics
- SDS Sheets
- Chemistry of organic plastics
- Molecular structures of hydrocarbon materials
- Thermosets and thermoplastics
- Additive manufacturing
Reference Materials
Textbook/materials as required by instructor.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/09/2019
Course and Section Search
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|