Learning objectives
The presentation of a comprehensive panorama of the questions to be considered when developing a product manufactured in polymers, regarding the respective materials, technology and design criteria.
Course unit content
Introduction <br />
Polymeric materials (classification, standards, methods of determining physical and mechanical characteristics, principal properties) <br />
Manufacturing technology (overview, applications) <br />
Injection moulding process (process modelling, dies and their feed and cooling systems, process variables) <br />
Criteria in the selection of materials <br />
Design criteria (rigidity, strength, manufacturing feasibility) <br />
Design for manufacturing and assembly (jointing methods, snap fit) <br />
Composite materials with polymeric binder (classification, standards, methods of determining physical and mechanical characteristics, principal properties) <br />
Manufacturing technology <br />
Design criteria <br />