50-420-729Mold Making for Machine Trades Apprentices
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the apprentice to the basic mold making process, mold construction and components, and materials. The course provides related instruction for the tool and die, stamping die and mold makers apprenticeship programs.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
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Compare molding processesAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice creates a definition matrixapprentice uses references and resources efficientlythe matrix shows these nine types of molding on the horizontal axis: injection, die, compression, transfer, extrusion, thermoforming, blow, rotation, and rubberthe matrix shows these headings on the vertical axis: definition, examples of products created, advantages, disadvantagesapprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled inapprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurateanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Analyze the implications of molding materials on mold designAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice selects molding materials for a specific product to be producedapprentice identifies the requirements for a specific molding process selected by the instructorapprentice uses resources and references efficientlyapprentice distinguishes between molding processesapprentice can describe chemical structure and scrap usgae for specific applicationsapprentice distinguishes between different alloysapprentice uses both common name and trade names in descriptionsselection made is appropriate for the applicationselection made is appropriate for the materialsl usedanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Explain construction of a moldAssessment StrategiesMold Making Worksheet with matrixCriteriaapprentice creates a definition table and matrix using given resources and referencesthe matrix shows these nine types of molding on the horizontal axis: mold types, mold components, delivery system type, gating system type, heating cooling considerations, ejection processthe matrix shows these headings on the vertical axis: definition, examples, functions, advantages, disadvantagesapprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled inapprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurateanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Select a mold design for a specific piece partAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice selects a specific mold design given a piece part project selected by the instructorselection is the most suitable choice for the assigned processselection is the most suitable choice for the assigned productapprentice defends their mold design choice with explanations of the mold functionapprentice defends their mold design choice with sound technical reasoningapprentice choice reflects an understanding of injection moldinganswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Compare characteristics of compression moldingAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice creates a chart showing advantages and disadvantages of compression moldingthe chart shows mold types and material types on the horizontal axisthe chart shows function, advantage, disadvantage on the vertical axisapprentice has the chart completely filled inapprentice information the chart is 100% accurateanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Contrast characteristics of transfer moldingAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice creates a chart showing advantages and disadvantages of transfer moldingthe chart shows mold types and material types on the horizontal axisthe chart shows function, advantage, disadvantage on the vertical axisapprentice has the chart completely filled inapprentice information the chart is 100% accurateanswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Choose a product that would be a candidate for zinc die castingAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice selects a product to be created using the zinc die cast methodapprentice choice reflects an understanding of die cast moldingapprentice choice shows that they distinguished between die casting and other molding processesapprentice choice shows an understanding of the specific applications for zinc die cast moldingapprentice defends their product choice with explanations of the why zinc cast molding would be the best process to create this partapprentice defends their product creation choice with sound technical reasoninganswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor
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Choose a product that would be a candidate for aluminum die castingAssessment StrategiesMold Making WorksheetCriteriaapprentice selects a product to be created using the aluminum die cast methodapprentice choice reflects an understanding of die cast moldingapprentice choice shows that they distinguished between die casting and other molding processesapprentice choice shows an understanding of the specific applications for aluminum die cast moldingapprentice defends their product choice with explanations of the why aluminum cast molding would be the best process to create this partapprentice defends their product creation choice with sound technical reasoninganswers are clear and conciseanswers are neat and readableapprentice submits worksheet for review and feedback by the instructor