In this module, participants will learn about precision mold and tooling technologies.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to design molds and tools used in forming metal components, as well as to manufacture special tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used for cutting, working, and finishing metal components.
| DPT | CRS. | COURSE TITLE | THEORY | LAB | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | 110 | MATERIALS AND MOLDING PROPERTIES | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| This course is designed for students interested in injection molding. The course will focus on facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry related to synthetic organic materials such as polymers, plastics, and resins. Lessons will include mathematical operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, and reactions related to chemical bonds occurring during polymerization. This course is designed for students interested in injection molding. The course will focus on facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry related to synthetic organic materials such as polymers, plastics, and resins. Lessons will include mathematical operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas, nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, and reactions related to chemical bonds occurring during polymerization. | |||||
| MDT | 115 | PLASTIC PART DESIGN | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| This course is designed to teach basic skills in plastic part design. Prerequisites and co-requisites are determined by the college. This course is designed to teach basic skills in plastic part design. Prerequisites and co-requisites are determined by the college. | |||||
| MDT | 120 | MOLDING FUNDAMENTALS | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| This course aims to teach the fundamentals of molding. Topics include the hazards of press operation, main components of presses and their functions, operations of different types of dies, stamping production methods, and various components used to make different dies. By the end of the course, students should be thoroughly familiar with stamping operations and have a fundamental understanding of die construction and their ability to shape materials. This course aims to teach the fundamentals of molding. Topics include the hazards of press operation, main components of presses and their functions, operations of different types of dies, stamping production methods, and various components used to make different dies. By the end of the course, students should be thoroughly familiar with stamping operations and have a fundamental understanding of die construction and their ability to shape materials. | |||||
| MDT | 125 | INJECTION MOLD DESIGN | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students learn to identify the components of an injection mold such as the mold base, ejector sleeve, runner system, gates, vents, cavities, inserts, and ejection system. Students will learn the purpose of each component of an injection mold and the common materials used to build an injection mold. Students learn to identify the components of an injection mold such as the mold base, ejector sleeve, runner system, gates, vents, cavities, inserts, and ejection system. Students will learn the purpose of each component of an injection mold and the common materials used to build an injection mold. | |||||
| MDT | 130 | INJECTION MOLD DESIGN LAB | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Students demonstrate appropriate and safe techniques for constructing injection mold components such as ejector sleeves, runner systems, gates, vents, cavities, inserts, and ejection systems. Students demonstrate appropriate and safe techniques for constructing injection mold components such as ejector sleeves, runner systems, gates, vents, cavities, inserts, and ejection systems. | |||||
| MDT | 135 | TOOL TECHNOLOGY | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| This course is designed to teach basic skills in tool technology. Prerequisites and co-requisites are determined by the college. This course is designed to teach basic skills in tool technology. Prerequisites and co-requisites are determined by the college. | |||||
| MTT | 140 | MOLD CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| This course introduces the application and use of jigs and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on the design and construction of simple jigs and fixtures. By the end of the course, students should be able to design and build simple jigs and fixtures. This course introduces the application and use of jigs and fixtures. Emphasis is placed on the design and construction of simple jigs and fixtures. By the end of the course, students should be able to design and build simple jigs and fixtures. | |||||
| MTT | 145 | INJECTION MOLD SETTING SKILLS | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| This course is designed to teach students basic skills in mold setting. They will learn the fundamentals of injection molding operations, including molding terminology, machine part identification, operational safety, machine controls, and machine start-up and shut-down procedures. Students will learn to identify common defects such as short shots, burn marks, warping, discoloration, weld lines, and flash. By the end of the course, students should be able to work safely as mold setters. This course is designed to teach students basic skills in mold setting. They will learn the fundamentals of injection molding operations, including molding terminology, machine part identification, operational safety, machine controls, and machine start-up and shut-down procedures. Students will learn to identify common defects such as short shots, burn marks, warping, discoloration, weld lines, and flash. By the end of the course, students should be able to work safely as mold setters. | |||||
| MTT | 150 | INJECTION MOLD SETTING SKILLS LAB | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| This course is designed to teach students basic injection mold setting skills in a laboratory setting. Students will learn practical application of injection molding operations, including molding terminology, machine part identification, operational safety, machine controls, and machine start-up and shut-down procedures. Students will learn how various factors affect the injection molding process and how to compensate for these factors by adjusting machine controls. Students will be taught to identify and correct common defects such as short shots, burn marks, warping, discoloration, weld lines, and flash. By the end of the course, students should be able to work safely as mold setters. This course is designed to teach students basic injection mold setting skills in a laboratory setting. Students will learn practical application of injection molding operations, including molding terminology, machine part identification, operational safety, machine controls, and machine start-up and shut-down procedures. Students will learn how various factors affect the injection molding process and how to compensate for these factors by adjusting machine controls. Students will be taught to identify and correct common defects such as short shots, burn marks, warping, discoloration, weld lines, and flash. By the end of the course, students should be able to work safely as mold setters. | |||||
| MDT | 155 | MOLD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| This course provides students with knowledge and skills for maintaining and repairing various types of molds. Emphasis is placed on safety, inspection, measurement, preventive maintenance, and repair processes. By the end of the course, students should be able to inspect a mold safely and perform the necessary functions to ensure it is ready for use. This course provides students with knowledge and skills for maintaining and repairing various types of molds. Emphasis is placed on safety, inspection, measurement, preventive maintenance, and repair processes. By the end of the course, students should be able to inspect a mold safely and perform the necessary functions to ensure it is ready for use. | |||||
| MDT | 160 | DIE FUNDAMENTALS | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| This course aims to teach the fundamentals of stamping. Topics include the hazards of press operation, main components of presses and their functions, operations of different types of dies, stamping production methods, and various components used to make different dies. By the end of the course, students should be thoroughly familiar with stamping operations and have a fundamental understanding of die construction and their ability to shape materials. This course aims to teach the fundamentals of stamping. Topics include the hazards of press operation, main components of presses and their functions, operations of different types of dies, stamping production methods, and various components used to make different dies. By the end of the course, students should be thoroughly familiar with stamping operations and have a fundamental understanding of die construction and their ability to shape materials. | |||||
| MDT | 165 | DIE CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| This course is an introduction to die construction and testing. Emphasis is placed on safety, machining skills, die construction, and die testing. By the end of the course, students should be able to read a blueprint, build the die from that blueprint, and test its performance. This course is also taught under the name AUT 160. This course is an introduction to die construction and testing. Emphasis is placed on safety, machining skills, die construction, and die testing. By the end of the course, students should be able to read a blueprint, build the die from that blueprint, and test its performance. This course is also taught under the name AUT 160. | |||||
| MDT | 170 | DIE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| This course is a follow-up to AUT 160 Die Construction and Testing. Emphasis is placed on safety, inspection, measurement, sharpening, grinding, disassembly, and reassembly. By the end of the course, students should be able to inspect a die safely and perform the necessary functions to ensure it is ready for use. This course is also taught under the name AUT 161. This course is a follow-up to AUT 160 Die Construction and Testing. Emphasis is placed on safety, inspection, measurement, sharpening, grinding, disassembly, and reassembly. By the end of the course, students should be able to inspect a die safely and perform the necessary functions to ensure it is ready for use. This course is also taught under the name AUT 161. | |||||
| MDT | 175 | CUTTING BLADE WELDING AND GRINDING | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| This course provides a theoretical and performance-based study in the refurbishment of cutting blades for dies. Emphasis is placed on safety, understanding steel preparation for welding, welding procedures, and revalidation of welded blades. By the end of the course, students should be able to weld, grind, and rework a cutting blade to an acceptable state. This course provides a theoretical and performance-based study in the refurbishment of cutting blades for dies. Emphasis is placed on safety, understanding steel preparation for welding, welding procedures, and revalidation of welded blades. By the end of the course, students should be able to weld, grind, and rework a cutting blade to an acceptable state. | |||||
| MTT | 180 | ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IN DIE REPAIR | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| This course provides a theoretical and performance-based study of the root cause analysis process used in the repair of dies, molds, fixtures, etc. Emphasis is placed on safety, defect identification, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem prevention. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand how to identify and use root cause analysis, as well as troubleshooting methods to find correct and precise solutions for die repair needs and measures to correct problems while ensuring a long-term solution. This course provides a theoretical and performance-based study of the root cause analysis process used in the repair of dies, molds, fixtures, etc. Emphasis is placed on safety, defect identification, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem prevention. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand how to identify and use root cause analysis, as well as troubleshooting methods to find correct and precise solutions for die repair needs and measures to correct problems while ensuring a long-term solution. | |||||