Injection Molding Technology
The Injection Molding course is eligible for state CARES act funding to cover the cost of tuition. Contact the program manager for information on how to apply for this aid.Plastic injection molded objects play an indispensable role in daily life. The items manufactured through these high-tech processes are integral to a variety of products including medical devices, electronics, aerospace, transportation, packaging, construction, and in many other industries and consumer products.
INDUSTRY CAREER CHOICES:
Technicians and machine operatorsPlastic materials and equipment sales
Distribution channel workers
Quality control and inspection
Students will master the performance objectives in the following categories: plastic materials, plastic processing, machine operation, basic injection mold design and function, print reading, part measurement, math basics and conversions, machine computer operations, safety, SDS and OSHA, Lean Manufacturing and 5S, and teamwork. Course also includes scientific molding principles and practices.
Section List
CEPS 0100
Builds on the skills gained in Injection Molding Basics and moves the student into the process technician skill set. This includes more advanced work in scientific injection molding. Learning objectives include mold open/close profiles, injection processes, viscosity curves and plastic degradation, balancing molds, gate seals and newer methods of analysis. This course also includes local plant visits to witness the current state-of-the-art techniques used in this industry.