Student Learning Outcomes
In this course the student will machine the Base, Force and Cavity of their injection mold. The base is the foundation of every quality injection mold. The student will select the size required and select materials. The Force and Cavity will be created to fit into the base, they produce the desired shape and characteristics of the final part.Student Learning Outcomes
- Calculate material types and quantities.
- Prepare material sizes according to blueprints.
- Assess fastener and locating hardware requirements.
- Produce mounting and locating holes.
- Compute cavity location requirements.
- Calculate force alignment location and indexing devices.
- Produce graphite roughing and finishing tools for machining the cavity.
- Machine cavity with Electrical Discharge Machine.
- Produce force with 3D CNC machining center or other as required.
- Machine locating pockets for force.
Prerequisites
Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.