Plastic Processing Techniques-1
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Follow on Instagram for UpdatesPlastic Processing Techniques-1 Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Plastic Processing Techniques-1 (subject code ME01084021) as prescribed for PE · Semester 1 divides the course into 4 units, covering 30 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 (ME01084021)Unit 1 Injection Moulding
- Definition and Basic principles of Injection Moulding –Types of machines used – Constructional features of Injection Unit(Hopper
- Injection end specifications)-Constructional features of Clamping Unit (Hydraulic clamp
- Toggle clamp
- Clamp end specifications
- Tonnage calculations)– Cycle time – Process variables & its effect on Moulding quality –Cavity pressure profile –Start up and shut down procedures – Processing parameters and special precaution to be taken while processing of Engineering plastics such as Nylon
- Acetal, PC, etc.
- - Common moulding defects
- causes and GUJARATTECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITY Program Name: Engineering Level: PG Branch: Plastic Engineering Course/Subject Code: ME01084021 Course/Subject Name: Plastic Processing Techniques-1 remedies
- Injection Molding of Thermosets
Unit 2 ROTATIONAL MOULDING
- Process Advantages and Disadvantages
- Raw Material Selection Criteria
- Types of Machines
- Process steps
Unit 3 Compression Molding
- -Introduction and Process Description
- Advantages & Disadvantages and Applications of Compression molding
- Factors effecting the process
- Types of Compression molds (Positive
- Semi positive and Flash molds)
- Bulk factor
- Calculations related to Powder well
- Land area & Pressure Pads
- Heaters for compression mold
- Factors affecting compression molding
- Trouble shooting
Unit 4 Transfer Molding
- Advantages & Disadvantages and Applications of Transfer Molding
- Transfer Molding Methods: Pot Type
- Plunger Type
- Screw Type Transfer Comparison between Compression and Transfer Molding
- Factors affecting Transfer Molding
- Trouble Shooting