Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
MSE.436
Processing of Thermoplastics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
MSE.436Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Ilari JönkkäriResponsible 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
- Basics of extrusion die and injection mould design
- Compression and transfer moulding, blow moulding, thermoforming and rotational moulding
Complementary knowledge
- Various extrusion and injection moulding applications
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
07.01.2025 – 30.05.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Completion option 2
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
07.01.2025 – 30.05.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Exam
27.02.2025 – 27.02.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
07.05.2025 – 07.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Exam
No scheduled teaching