The D-M-E Plastics University
14 Course Disc Set
D-M-E has formed a partnership with Ferris State University, a premier provider of applied plastics instruction, to develop a unique, state-of-the-art training program called the D-M-E PIastics University.
D-M-E PIastics University is a curriculum of eight mold technology courses that advances from the basic principles of mold print reading and mold base technologies to more advanced topics in mold design and function.
The curriculum consists of:
Mold Print Reading
This course provides the foundation necessary to read and communicate with mold designers or mold builders using mold prints.
Basic Concepts
Dimensions and Tolerances
Views of a Blue Print
Common Elements
Errors in Interpretation
Mold Base Technology
An introduction to the types of mold bases used in injection molding. The different functions of mold plates and mold components is presented.
Mold Plates
Mold Components
Mold Stacks
Mold Description
Actuation
Part Description
Mold/Cavity Materials
This course covers the most important aspects of the selection of steels for mold making. The topics of material testing, steel processing, and standards are addressed.
Steelmaking Overview
Material Properties & Classifications
Mold and Cavity Materials
Steel Processes
Mold Material Selection
Case Studies
Runner/Gate Design
A course on the techniques of getting melted plastics to the part cavity using runners, gates, and vents.
Introduction to Runners, Gates, and Vents
Runners
Gates
Vents
Mold Finishing/Polish
An overview of the processes, techniques, and equipment used for mold finishing, polishing, and texturing.
Introduction
Mechanical Equipment
Perishables
Finishing Process
Problems and Solutions
Mold Heating/Cooling
A course on mold cooling and heating techniques used in injection molds.
Introduction to Mold Heating and Cooling
Mold Cooling
Mold Heating
Temperature Measurement and Control
Mold Action
A course on the methods, components, and systems used to create and control actions within molds for part ejection or mold plate control.
Introduction to Mold Action
Ejector Pins and Sleeve Types
Ejector Systems
Molding Internal Threads
Mold Plate Control
Early Return Systems
Molding Part Geometry
Injection Molding
An overview of the injection molding process covering injection molding machine components, support equipment, process control. thermoplastic materials, and the injection molding cycle.
Introduction to Injection Molding
Injection Press Support Systems
Injection Unit
Clamping Unit
Machine Controls
Mold Base Technology
Injection Molding Cycle
Windows Operating System Required. Ver. 3.1 Thru Win98.
3 1/2" Floppy Disk Drive Required.
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