Basics of Plastics Processing detailed syllabus for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna Universities official website and presented for the CSE students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
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Course Objectives:
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Unit I
INTRODUCTION TO PLASTICS PROCESSING 9 Introduction to plastic processing – Principles of plastic processing: processing of plastics vs. metals and ceramics. Factors influencing the efficiency of plastics processing: molecular weight, viscosity and rheology. Difference in approach for thermoplastic and thermoset processing. Additives for plastics compounding and processing: antioxidants, light stabilizers, UV stabilizers, lubricants, impact modifiers, flame retardants, antistatic agents, stabilizers and plasticizers. Compounding: plastic compounding techniques, plasticization, pelletization.
Unit II
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Unit III
INJECTION MOLDING 9 Injection molding – Principles and processing outline, machinery, accessories and functions, specifications, process variables, mould cycle. Types of clamping: hydraulic and toggle mechanisms. Start-up and shut down procedures-Cylinder nozzles- Press capacity projected area -Shot weight Basic theoretical concepts and their relationship to processing – Interaction of moulding process aspect effects in quoted variables. Basic mould types. Reciprocating vs. plunger type injection moulding. Thermoplastic vs. thermosetting injection moulding. Injection moulding vs. other plastic processing techniques. State-of-the art injection moulding techniques – Introduction to trouble shooting
Unit IV
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Unit V
BLOW MOLDING, THERMOFORMING AND CASTING 9 Blow moulding: principles and terminologies. Injection blow moulding. Extrusion blow moulding. Design guidelines for optimum product performance and appearance. Thermoforming: principle, vacuum forming, pressure forming mechanical forming. Casting: working principle, types and applications.
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Reference Books:
- S. S. Schwart, S. H. Goodman, Plastics Materials and Processes, Van Nostrad Reinhold Company Inc. (1982).
- F. Hensen (Ed.), Plastic Extrusion Technology, Hanser Gardner (1997).
- W. S. Allen and P. N. Baker, Hand Book of Plastic Technology, Volume-1, Plastic Processing Operations [Injection, Compression, Transfer, Blow Molding], CBS Publishers and Distributors (2004).
- M. Chanda, S. K. Roy, Plastic Technology handbook, 4th Edn., CRC Press (2007).
- I. I. Rubin, Injection Molding Theory & Practice, Society of Plastic Engineers, Wiley (1973).
- D.V. Rosato, M. G. Rosato, Injection Molding Hand Book, Springer (2012).
- M. L. Berins (Ed.), SPI Plastic Engineering Hand Book of Society of Plastic Industry Inc., Springer (2012).
- B. Strong, Plastics: Material & Processing, A, Pearson Prentice hall (2005).
- D.V Rosato, Blow Molding Hand Book, Carl HanserVerlag GmbH & Co (2003).
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