The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Plastic technology
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Plastic technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Plastic technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Plastic technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Plastic technology
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Plastic technology
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on optimization of response out puts for injection moulded components.
The SDG in focus are:
#4 & #12
Learning outcomes
On the completion of the study unit:
You understand the principles of injection moulding and other polymer processing technologies. (Knowledge)
You understand the influences of processing parameters on components (Knowledge)
You will model and analyses process parameters using simulation on computational methods (Skill)
You optimize process parameters by designing experiments (DOE) (Skill).
You will value the role of experimental designs on efficiencies of process parameters (Attitude)
Course contents
- Polymer processing methods (Injection moulding) typical quality aspects
- Injection moulding polymer processing parameters
- Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Working with Taguchi Orthogonal array
- Injection process parameter optimization
Prerequisites and co-requisites
PM-2-034 (0) - Manufacturing and Processing, MP-2-051 (0) - Fluid Mechanics
Study activities
- Lectures - 35 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 45 hours
- Practical exercises - 35 hours
- Small-group work - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment requirements
Weekly Exercises up to 40 %
Course project 60 %
In order to pass the course, students must:
1.Score greater than or equal to 50 % of the assessment evaluation
2. Submit required deliverables.
The grading scale is based on the Arcada's grading system.
Teacher
Gebrehiwot Silas
Examiner
Gebrehiwot Silas
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice