PLA* 120 Polymer Process Engineering

Credits: 4

An introduction into the fundamentals of plastic extrusion. Topics will include such disciplines as sheet, cast film, blown film, wire & cable coating, compounding, laminating, pipe and profile extrusion. Emphasis will be placed on the cause and effect relationship between resin and process parameters through lecture and laboratory instruction.
Prerequisite: MAT* 095 or placement at college level math on Basic Skills Assessment