MODL 1175

Molding/Casting

Credits: 4

Description: This course includes patternmaking, molding and casting with the applied use of silicone rubber, understand principles of parting line blocks and techniques of building parting line blocks, and casting of polyurethane and epoxy resins. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 2/2/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
2. Demonstrate technology skills

Competencies

1. Demonstrate draft on parts and components
2. Define release agents used in demolding process
3. Demonstrate usage of silicone and resin for creating molds and part duplication
4. Describe various processes of mold injection
5. Compare and contrast silicone mold making techniques vs. non-traditional part reproduction
6. Simulate usage of flat back vs. two part mold
7. Identify different silicones utilized for mold construction
8. Apply problem solving techniques to the design of silicone molds
9. Prepare a model for molding and part reproduction
10. Demonstrate insertion of vents and gates
11. Demonstrate construction of mold box

Guidelines for Success

ADA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learner's who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.