Course Title

Course Title: Thermoplastic Materials

12 Professional Development Hours/1.2 CEUs

Course Description: The Thermoplastic Materials Course provides the users with a grasp of the basic properties and appropriate usages associated with each thermoplastic polymer type. Thermoplastic materials are available in a wide variety; and each type has characteristics that will be presented in a concise manner. Brief summaries of the methods of processing thermoplastics are also discussed and exemplified by photographs of common applications produced by each processing method.

Overall Course Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the different types of plastic materials, along with their benefits and limitations in use.
Learn about the basics of polymer chemistry.
Understand how polymers are manufactured and how structure may affect properties.

Course Content:

Lesson 1 - Introduction, Plastic Materials

Objectives:

Distinguish the difference between cross-linked thermosets to amorphous thermoplastics.

Compare the molecular structure of crystalline thermoplastics to the make-up structure of semi-crystalline thermoplastics.

Identify methods used for processing thermoplastic materials.

Lesson 2 - Thermoplastic Materials- ABS to Polyamide/Polyimide

Objectives:

Understand the chemistry, properties, and characteristics of: ABS, acetal, acrylic, ionomers, and nylon.

Identify typical applications and variations for: ABS, acetal, acrylic, ionomers, and nylon.

Understand how these polymers are manufactured and how their structures may affect their properties.

Lesson 3 - Thermoplastic Materials- Polycarbonate to Polyphenylene Oxide

Objectives:

Understand the chemistry, properties, and characteristics of: polycarbonates, polyesters, and polyethylenes.

Identify typical applications and variations for: polycarbonate, polyesters, and polyethylenes.

Understand how these polymers are manufactured and how their structures may affect their properties.

Lesson 4 - Thermoplastic Materials- Polypropylene to Polyvinylchloride

Objectives:

Understand the chemistry, properties, and characteristics of: polypropylene, polystyrene, polysulfone, and PVC.

Identify typical applications and variations for: polypropylene, polysulfone, and PVC.

Understand how these polymers are manufactured and how their structures may affect their properties.

Lesson 5 - Thermoplastic Materials- Styrene Acrylonitrile to Thermoplastic Urethanes

Objectives:

Understand the chemistry, properties, and characteristics of: styrene acrylonitrile, thermoplastic elastomers, polyolefins, and polyurethanes.

Identify typical applications and variations for: styrene acrylonitrile, thermoplastic elastomers, polyolefins, and polyurethanes.

Understand how these polymers are manufactured and how their structures may affect their properties.

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