MSE 5471 - Polymer Processing

The course is an overview of methods used to process polymers from raw material into a finished product. The class will cover such processing techniques as extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, rubber technology, thermoforming, fiber spinning, and composites processing methods. Practical discussion of the techniques will be supported by background processing theory. The class will also include field trips to local polymer processing industry. Taught every other year. Next time taught: Spring 2008.