Plastics Extrusion Technology
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The official GTU curriculum for Plastics Extrusion Technology (subject code BE04053011) as prescribed for Plastics · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 27 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (BE04053011)Unit 1 Introduction to Extrusion
- Overview of extrusion technology
- types of extruders (single screw
- twin screw)
- working principles of different types of extruders
- applications of extrusion in the plastics industry
Unit 2 Extruder Components and Functions
- Feed hopper
- feed throat
- die and die assembly
- heating and cooling systems
- thrust bearing assembly
- drive mechanisms and control systems
- screw design and its influence on mixing and output
Unit 3 Materials for Extrusion
- Properties of thermoplastics relevant to extrusion
- effect of various additives
- material selection criteria for different products
- rheological behavior of polymers during processing
Unit 4 Extrusion Processes and Techniques
- Film extrusion (blown and cast)
- tube and profile extrusion
- sheet extrusion
- wire and cable coating
- monofilament extrusion
- compounding and pelletizing processes
- various die designs involved
Unit 5 Process Control and Troubleshooting
- Key process parameters (temperature
- monitoring and quality control tools
- common defects: causes and remedies
- safety practices in extrusion operations
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