Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
MSE.436
Processing of Thermoplastics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
MSE.436Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Ilari JönkkäriResponsible teacher:
Johanna LahtiResponsible teacher:
Jurkka KuusipaloResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Materials Science Studies 100 %
Core content
- Basic principles of single and twin screw extrusion processes
- Injection moulding process and applications
- Basics of extrusion die and injection mould design
- Compression and transfer moulding, blow moulding, thermoforming and rotational moulding
Complementary knowledge
- Applications:
Profile extrusion
Film manufacturing
(co)Extrusion coating and lamination
Melt spinning
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
In order to pass the course the student needs to participate to the glass room exercises, do at least the minimum amount of homework and pass the personal exercise.
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
10.01.2024 – 29.04.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Completion option 2
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
10.01.2024 – 29.04.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Exam
29.02.2024 – 29.02.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Exam
03.05.2024 – 03.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)