Plastic Part Design

Plastic Part Design provides part designers with an understanding of the plastic part design process. This extensive interactive training course also addresses many of the factors and concerns associated with part design.

Dr. Robert Malloy, a respected author and professor at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, developed these comprehensive interactive training programs.

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6 Interactive CD-ROMs (6-12 hours)

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Online Training Edition (1 user)

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Program 1: Product Development & the Prototype Process

  • The development & prototype process
  • Product development steps
  • Concurrent engineering
  • Computer simulations for design
  • Rapid prototyping and tooling processes

Program 2: Mechanical Behavior of Polymers

  • The mechanical behavior of polymers
  • Stress/strain curves
  • Visco-elastic behavior of polymers
  • Creep and stress relaxation

Program 3: Mold Filling, Gating & Weld Lines

  • Fatigue and cyclic stress
  • Gating & weld line considerations
  • Mold filling processes
  • Gate types, location, and importance
  • Weld line occurrence and strength determination

Program 4: Shrinkage, Warpage, & Part Ejection

  • How packing affects shrinkage and warpage
  • The effects of part geometry
  • Amorphous vs. semi-crystalline behavior
  • Ejection systems for simple and complex geometry

Program 5: Mechanical Fasteners, Press & Snap Fits

  • Assembly techniques
  • Snap fit design and considerations
  • Design for assembly and disassembly
  • Boss and screw design
  • Press fit design and strength equations

Program 6: Welding & Adhesives Bonding Technology

  • Various part welding processes
  • Joint design for injection molded parts
  • Adhesive bonding applications & techniques
  • Wetting, surface attraction and curing of adhesives

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The CD-ROM prices listed here are for a single (1) workstation license. Online training prices are based on a single (1) user.
Substantial discounts are available for multiple workstation/user licenses. All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).
Prices are provided for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice.