50-664-719 Applied Automation for Injection Mold Setup
Course Information
Description
Automation principles will be applied to injection molding machines and set-up operations.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Interpret injection mold machine prints, plans and diagrams used with automation equipment and systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice identifies automation equipment and devices referenced on prints
    apprentice interprets technical information and specifications found on prints
    apprentice applies information to equipment, processes, and automation
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  2. Identify safety requirements when working on automated injection molding equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  3. Compare automated injection molding equipment, systems and components
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  4. Investigate automated injection mold system controls
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  5. Compare robotic equipment used in injection molding
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  6. Explore system integration for injection molding
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    work is complete
    work is accurate
    work is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable

  7. Examine troubleshooting techniques involved with automated injection molding equipment and devices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet (& Remedy Table)
    Criteria
    remedy table identifies probable causes for malfunctioning equipment or unacceptable product
    table classifies equipment as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical
    table lists safety requirements for troubleshooting malfunctioning or inoperative equipment
    table lists inspection and testing steps to test troubleshooting hypotheses and assumptions
    table lists service procedures
    table lists remedies and recommendations for corrective action including repair or replacement

  8. Apply automation concepts to problem solving and best practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    assessment identifies the automation equipment and systems used in one or more industrial or manufacturing processes
    apprentice sketches a drawing or flow diagram of the process
    apprentice labels the components and equipment involved in the process
    apprentice describes the functions involved in each step
    apprentice explains the tasks performed by the automated equipment
    assessment summarizes the benefits gained by using an automated system
    assessment summarizes the disadvantages associated with the automated system
    apprentice relates how automated equipment impacts the job duties and tasks performed by the trade

  9. Relate trade work practices to maintaining injection molding automation equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Injection Molding Activities Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    worksheet answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable