Courses – Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu

Subject: Machines and Devices for Plastic processing (17.P3503)

Native organizations units: Department of Production Engineering

Type of studies	Title
Undergraduate Academic Studies	Production Engineering (Year: 4, Semester: Summer)

General information:

Category	Professional-applicative
Scientific or art field	Tehnologije plastičnog deformisanja, aditivne i virtuelne tehnologije
ECTS	5

Development of creative abilities, competencies and academic skills which are essential for design end optimal exploitation of machines for plastic processing. Gaining knowledge regarding to technical characteristics of machines and devices for plastic processing.

Ability to solve specific problems in domain of design and exploitation of machines and equipment for plastic processing. Mastering methods and techniques for design of procedures for plastic processing. Development of skills and competences for proper selection of machines for plastic processing, selection of optimal machine parameters as well as design and engineering of machine components

Introduction and general remarks. Historical development of methods and machines for plastic processing. Basic types of machines and devices for plastic processing. Machines for continuous processing of plastic materials (calendering, extrusion, etc..). Extruder structure. Types of extruders. Extruder hardware. Screws for extrusion. Extruder drive. Instrumentation and control. Machines for discontinuous processing of plastic materials. Characterization of the injection molding process. Machines for injection molding. General design and function of injection molding machines. Injection unit. Screw design. Barrel. Nozzle. Clamping unit. Calculation of clamping force. Control system. Selection of injection molding machines. Equipment for joining and welding of plastic materials. Auxiliary equipment for plastic processing. Safety measures.

Lectures are realized interactively through lectures, laboratory and computer practical classes. In lectures theoretical part is presented with characteristic examples for better understanding of subject content. Laboratory classes involves practical demonstration (machine Victory 30, Engel) of the structure and functions of an injection molding machines. Practical and detailed introduction to certain types of machines for plastic processing is also done through visits to specialized companies. Computer exercises comprise the use of information and communication technologies. which are employed for the design of plastic manufacturing processes and machine details. Apart from lectures and practical classes, consultations are held regularly.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Strong, B.A.	Plastics: Materials and Processing	2000	New Jersey: Prentice Hall, New Jersey	English
Sabu Thomas, Weimin Yang	Advances in Polymer Processing: Macro- to Nano-Scales	2009	Woodhead Publishing Ltd.	English

Course activity	Pre-examination	Obligations	Number of points
Coloquium exam	No	Yes	20.00
Exercise attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Coloquium exam	No	Yes	20.00
Coloquium exam	No	Yes	20.00
Project task	Yes	Yes	30.00
Lecture attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00