Polymer Processing Technology (Apprenticeship)

The Polymer Processing Module focusses on the materials, processes and tooling used in relation to polymers, particularly analysis of the polymer flow processes involved in injection moulding and extrusion. The practical aspect supports the design and manufacture of the tooling used in these processes.

1. Explain relevant techniques to manufacture plastic parts, in a Sustainable world.

2. Explain the fundamentals of the synthesis of plastic materials

3. Explain polymer melts rheology and its effect on polymer processing parameters.

4. Use mould cavity software to generate, design and optimise Moulds.   

5. Use appropriate software to analyse flow and other parameters of the mould.