D-M-E Plastics University Online Courses
D-M-E is proud to partner with Ferris State University to offer this important educational resource. This free online version of
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Module 1: Mold Print Reading - provides the foundation necessary to read mold prints in order to communicate with mold designers or mold builders using them.
Module 2: Mold Base Technology - an introduction to the types of molds used in injection molding; includes information on the functions of mold plates and mold components in an injection molding cycle
Module 3: Mold and Cavity Materials - covers the most important aspects of steel selection for mold making; addresses material testing, steel processing and standards
Module 4: Runner and Gate Design - focuses on the techniques of getting melted plastics to the part cavity using runners, gates and vents
Module 5: Mold Finishing and Polishing – an overview of the processes, techniques and equipment used for mold finishing, polishing and texturing
Module 6 - Mold Heating and Cooling - profiles mold cooling and heating techniques commonly used in injection molds
Module 7 - Mold Action - relates the methods, components and systems used to create and control actions within molds for part ejection and mold plate control
Module 8 - Injection Molding - summarizes the injection molding process, including injection molding machine components, support equipment, process control, thermoplastic materials and the injection molding cycle