| Mould Design
 Mould Design
 
 Module-I
 
 * Overview of Injection moulding process and machines
 * Mould Functions- forming, heat transfer, ejection.
 * Effects of machine configurations on mould design
 * Basic Concepts of mould design requirements
 * Two-plate and multi-plate moulds – detailed overview
 * Moulding part-ejection systems
 * Thermal aspects of plastics (heat transfer etc.)- effect on mould design
 
 Module-II
 
 * Undercut moulds, sliding and hydraulic cores
 * Rheological aspects of plastics-sizing runners, flow characteristics of melts
 * Runner and Gate designs • Mould cooling design and efficiency
 * Runnerless Moulds
 * Product design for injection moulding- effects on mould design
 * Standard parts-costs, advantages and disadvantages
 * Steels for moulds- cost vs. strength, life cycle, heat transfer etc.
 * Low cost prototype moulds- costs and methods of prototyping
 
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