This course is designed to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge in plastic materials and processing. An emphasis is given to the plastic injection moulding process, where majority of the plastic industry are concentrated in this area. Characteristics of major plastic materials are explained with theoretical approach. Common plastic processing techniques in manufacturing are explained to give a broad idea of available methods, for example injection molding, extrusion, blow moulding. The course also provides key information on basic mould construction and design, including common terminologies used in injection moulding.

Career Prospective:

 Research and Development
 Development and production of plastic materials
 In Quality Control of Plastic Products
Teaching