PLST 1010 Plastics and Polymers Materials
This course provides an introduction to polymers, plastics, additives, fillers and reinforcements commonly used in modern plastics manufacturing. Students will be able to define the different materials classifications and types and review criteria used for material selection and cost estimating as related to design, fit and function of finished goods. Topics include the components of plastics, the physical and mechanical characteristics of commercial plastics, machining and finishing, laminating processes and materials, reinforcing processes and materials, casting processes and materials, expansion processes, and coating processes.
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