439-334 — Single Cavity Mold Making
Introduces students to fundamental theory of single-cavity mold making construction. Explores basic construction principles, molding processes and molding terminology. Students will develop skills using various tool room equipment including milling machines, surface grinders, CNC mills, and wire and conventional EDM machines. CNC software is used to construct tool paths needed to machine molding components. Emphasis is on plastic injection molding. Exposes students to team building and problem-solving strategies used in industry. (Prerequisites: 439-306 Basic Machining-Turning; 439-314 EDM Control Operations; 444-311 Tooling and Workholding; 444-342 Advanced CAM 2D; 444-346 Design for 3D Machining; 444-365 CNC Machining Center Operation)