| Product Design with Plastics |
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Pre-requisites:The course is appropriate for anyone involved with the development of plastic parts and products, new design graduates as well as employed designers, being particularly suitable for more experienced staff who require a broad subject coverage to serve as an overview of related topics. Aim of the Course:Attending this course will ensure that designers are more able to contribute to the design process by becoming more aware of the ‘do’s and don'ts’ that are associated with the design of plastic products. Who should attend:Specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of staff contributing to design projects involving plastic materials. In particular:
Industrial Designers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, Project Development Managers.
Objectives of the Course:Focussing primarily on injection moulding, the prime objective of this intensive course is to provide an understanding of plastics moulded components, and impart a knowledge of plastics materials, their properties and characteristics. The programme addresses the value of the innovative use of plastics and industrial design and covers the design implications of the injection moulding process. Delegates will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills necessary to develop products from concept to production, minimising the effect of common difficulties. On completion of the course the delegates will be able to:Understand what is meant by innovative design with plastics and market driven developments
Follow a design process understanding the role of industrial design and teamwork
Recognise common manufacturing methods by evaluation of typical applications
Identify appropriate types of polymers for specific service conditions
Contribute to injection moulding tool design discussions and design parts accordingly
Utilise stress analysis and Moldflow software programmes to avoid common problems
Select appropriate assembly techniques and design jointing details accordingly
Recommend appropriate prototyping systems for both small and medium production quantities
Consider the implications for recycling plastic products after their life cycle has been exceeded
Evaluate case studies from a variety of industrial applications
Although no formal assessment is undertaken as part of the taught programme, attending candidates will only progress through a range of ‘hands on’ practical exercises using industry specification CAD room facilities once previous exercises have been completed to the satisfaction of the course tutor. Duration:2 days. Outcomes:Attending candidates will leave the course having heard the theory but more importantly having seen a very wide range of samples that illustrate the key points being made throughout the course. For more information contact PTL on 01952 587020 or via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it "I have recently attended the Product Design with Plastics course at PTL, which was of an exceptional standard. As a Industrial Designer I felt the course was highly intensive, covering a broad topic area including polymer selection, design for manufacture and mould design. The training staff were both friendly and knowledgeable" Gethin Roberts - The National Centre for Product Design & Development Research (PDR) |
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