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Course Descriptions

PPT248
Extrusion
This course provides a detailed study of plastics extrusion processing. Different extrusion types such as profile, blown film, co-extrusion, twin-screw, and reaction extrusion will be covered. Additional study will include barrel design, screw geometry and design, and die design. Off-line equipment for take-off, conversion, and material handling will also be topics of study. The student will spend laboratory time working with extrusion equipment. 4 Credits (3 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): PPT120. Spring Only.