Plastics Engineering Iii: Industrial Polymer Processing
Manufacturing Processes, Reinforcement And Recycling For Polymeric Materials
What you'll learn
Polymer Processing Techniques: Students will learn the fundamental principles and practical applications of key polymer processing techniques.
Polymer Additives and Reinforcements: Learners will gain insights into the types and roles of various polymer additives and reinforcements.
Polymer Recycling and Sustainability: Students will explore different polymer recycling methods, understand the environmental impact of polymers.
Polymers in Engineering Industries: By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify and analyze the use of polymers in automotive, aerospace, etc.
Requirements
B.S or graduate students, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Technicians with industry experience. Optional: Plastics Engineering I & II
Description
This course is designed to provide you with a working understanding of the critical processes involved in polymer manufacturing, from the basics of extrusion and its variants to advanced techniques like thermoforming, vacuum forming, and rotational molding.
Throughout the course, you'll dive into the world of polymer additives and reinforcements, exploring how fillers, plasticizers, and fibers such as glass and carbon significantly enhance the properties of polymers.
You’ll learn about the impact these reinforcements have on mechanical performance and processing, preparing you to make informed decisions in your projects.
Sustainability is at the forefront of modern engineering, and this course will equip you with the knowledge of various polymer recycling methods and the environmental considerations crucial to polymer usage.
We’ll also explore the latest advancements in biodegradable and bio-based polymers, offering you a glimpse into the future of sustainable materials.
Towards the end of this course you will apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios by examining the use of polymers across key industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and medical fields.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer or new to the field, this course will empower you with the skills and insights needed to excel in the dynamic world of polymer applications.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Course structure and syllabus
Lecture 3 Specialization options
Section 2: Polymer Processing Techniques
Lecture 4 Extrusion and its variants (blown film, profile extrusion)
Lecture 5 Thermoforming and vacuum forming
Lecture 6 Rotational molding and its applications
Section 3: Polymer Additives and Reinforcements
Lecture 7 Types of additives (fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers)
Lecture 8 Reinforcements: fibers (glass, carbon), nanoparticles
Lecture 9 Impact on mechanical properties and processing
Section 4: Polymer Recycling and Sustainability
Lecture 10 Recycling methods for different polymers
Lecture 11 Biodegradable and bio-based polymers
Section 5: Applications of Polymers in Mechanical Engineering
Lecture 12 Applications in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and medical industries
Lecture 13 Future trends and advancements in polymer applications
Section 6: Closing
Lecture 14 Closing
Engineers, senior or grad students, material scientists, entrepreneurs and Innovators, designers, manufacturing professionals (with our without a college degree). Overall, Professionals Seeking Career Growth
Published 8/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 562 MB | Duration: 2h 4m
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Manufacturing Processes, Reinforcement And Recycling For Polymeric Materials
What you'll learn
Polymer Processing Techniques: Students will learn the fundamental principles and practical applications of key polymer processing techniques.
Polymer Additives and Reinforcements: Learners will gain insights into the types and roles of various polymer additives and reinforcements.
Polymer Recycling and Sustainability: Students will explore different polymer recycling methods, understand the environmental impact of polymers.
Polymers in Engineering Industries: By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify and analyze the use of polymers in automotive, aerospace, etc.
Requirements
B.S or graduate students, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Technicians with industry experience. Optional: Plastics Engineering I & II
Description
This course is designed to provide you with a working understanding of the critical processes involved in polymer manufacturing, from the basics of extrusion and its variants to advanced techniques like thermoforming, vacuum forming, and rotational molding.
Throughout the course, you'll dive into the world of polymer additives and reinforcements, exploring how fillers, plasticizers, and fibers such as glass and carbon significantly enhance the properties of polymers.
You’ll learn about the impact these reinforcements have on mechanical performance and processing, preparing you to make informed decisions in your projects.
Sustainability is at the forefront of modern engineering, and this course will equip you with the knowledge of various polymer recycling methods and the environmental considerations crucial to polymer usage.
We’ll also explore the latest advancements in biodegradable and bio-based polymers, offering you a glimpse into the future of sustainable materials.
Towards the end of this course you will apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios by examining the use of polymers across key industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and medical fields.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer or new to the field, this course will empower you with the skills and insights needed to excel in the dynamic world of polymer applications.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Course structure and syllabus
Lecture 3 Specialization options
Section 2: Polymer Processing Techniques
Lecture 4 Extrusion and its variants (blown film, profile extrusion)
Lecture 5 Thermoforming and vacuum forming
Lecture 6 Rotational molding and its applications
Section 3: Polymer Additives and Reinforcements
Lecture 7 Types of additives (fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers)
Lecture 8 Reinforcements: fibers (glass, carbon), nanoparticles
Lecture 9 Impact on mechanical properties and processing
Section 4: Polymer Recycling and Sustainability
Lecture 10 Recycling methods for different polymers
Lecture 11 Biodegradable and bio-based polymers
Section 5: Applications of Polymers in Mechanical Engineering
Lecture 12 Applications in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and medical industries
Lecture 13 Future trends and advancements in polymer applications
Section 6: Closing
Lecture 14 Closing
Engineers, senior or grad students, material scientists, entrepreneurs and Innovators, designers, manufacturing professionals (with our without a college degree). Overall, Professionals Seeking Career Growth
Published 8/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 562 MB | Duration: 2h 4m
Download
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