Advanced Plastic Processing Techniques
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Advanced Plastic Processing Techniques Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Advanced Plastic Processing Techniques (subject code 3372301) as prescribed for AI & ML · Semester 7 divides the course into 3 units, covering 12 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 (3372301)Unit 1 Module 1
- ADVANCED BLOW MOLDING PROCESSES 1.a Understand the stretch blow molding process 1.b Differentiate various stages of process 1.c Troubleshoot the problems in co extrusion blow molding 1.d Explain various non conventional blow molding techniques and post operative operations 1
- STRETCH BLOW MOLDING 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Single stage & two stage processes and its comparison 1.3 Orientation and stretch ratio 1.4 Pre-forming 1.5 Extrusion stretch blow molding 1.6 Injection orientation blow molding 2
- CO-EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING 2.1 Co-extrusion equipment 2.2 Process 3
- MISCELLANEOUS BLOW MOLDING PROCESSES 3.1 Neck ring process 3.2 Drape process 3.3 Dip / displacement processes 3.4 Blow molding of irregular shaped parts
Unit 2 Module 2
- ADVANCED EXTRUSION TECHNIQUES 2.a Distinguish between various screw designs 2.b List merits and demerits of co-extrusion process 2.c Explain various specialized process for non conventional extruded products 1
- ADVANCED EXTRUDER MACHINE FEATURES 1.1 Twin screw extruder 1.1.1 Intermeshing and non Intermeshing 1.1.2 Counter rotating and co-rotating 1.1.3 Comparison with single screw 1.2 Vented screw extruder designs. 1.3 Internal Bubble cooling. 2
- CO-EXTRUSION 2.1 Co-extrusion structures 2.2 Barrier materials & adhesives 2.3 Comparison: Feed block die and multi manifold die 2.4 Advantages of co-extrusion products
- Advanced Plastic Processing Techniques Course Code: 3372301 Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics 2.5 Applications of co-extruded products. 3
- SPECIALIZED PROCESSES 3.1 Reinforced pipes- Nylon braided pipes 3.2 Hose pipe 3.3 Fishing net 3.4 Heat shrink film 3.5 Cling film 3.6 Corrugated sheets and pipes
Unit 3 Module 3
- ADVANCED INJECTION MOLDING PROCESSES 3.a Describe the RIM process 3.b List merits and demerits of RIM process 3.c Describe Gas Assisted Injection Molding process 3.d Explain various non conventional injection molding techniques 1 REACTION INJECTION MOLDING (RIM) 1.1 Introduction to RIM process 1.2 Materials and additives 1.3 Features of RIM process and variables 1.4 Machine & auxiliary 1.5 Flow diagram of RIM process 1.6 Characteristic of RIM parts 1.7 Merits and demerits of RIM process 2 NON CONVENTIONAL INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS Material
- advantages and disadvantages of the following processes: 2.1 Gas-assisted injection molding 2.2 Sandwich injection molding 2.3 Structural foam injection molding 2.4 Flow molding 2.5 Metal filled 2.6 Multicolor molding 2.7 Injection molding of reinforced thermoplastics 6
- SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE WITH HOURS & MARKS (THEORY) Unit Unit Title Teaching Hours Distribution of Theory Marks R Level U Level A Level Total Marks I Advanced blow molding processes 13 2 8 5 15 II Advanced extrusion techniques 20 5 13 7 25 III Advanced injection molding processes 23 5 15 10 30 Advanced Plastic Processing Techniques Course Code: 3372301 Unit Unit Title Teaching Hours Distribution of Theory Marks R Level U Level A Level Total Marks