Extrusion

PPT248

Detailed study of plastics extrusion processing, including the fundamentals of extruder hardware and operation. Additionally, different extrusion types such as profile, pipe/tubing, blown film, co-extrusion, and twin-screw extrusion are presented. Topics also include downstream equipment for take-off, cooling and calibration. Laboratories include work with extrusion equipment. Fall Only.

4 Credits: 3 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
PPT118