Processing of Thermoplastics, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

MSE.436

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Ilari Jönkkäri

Responsible teacher:

Johanna Lahti

Responsible teacher:

Jurkka Kuusipalo

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Materials Science Studies 100 %

Core content

Basic principles of single and twin screw extrusion processes
Injection moulding process and applications
Basics of extrusion die and injection mould design
Compression and transfer moulding, blow moulding, thermoforming and rotational moulding

Complementary knowledge

Applications:
Profile extrusion
Film manufacturing
(co)Extrusion coating and lamination
Melt spinning

Learning outcomes

Prerequisites

Compulsory prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites

Further information

Learning material

Equivalences

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

In order to pass the course the student needs to participate to the glass room exercises, do at least the minimum amount of homework and pass the personal exercise.

Completion of all options is required.