3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with basic knowledge and characteristics of common defects that may be encountered during the injection molding process. Included are splay, flash, short shots, weld and flow lines, burns, jetting, blush, delamination, cracks and breakage, voids and sinks, warp, and controlling part dimensions. A structured approach to problem troubleshooting is presented which will aid the student in identifying the source of the problem, (machine, material, process, or mold). This approach helps to eliminate wasted time and effort enabling more timely problem resolution. Course availability determined by dean. Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.