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Polymer Science
& Plastics CPU
Introduction
The Polymer Science and Plastics CPU
introduces students to the science and processes required for
plastics manufacturing. These processes include injection molding,
casting, vacuum forming, rotational molding, blow molding, and
extrusion. The included activities and multimedia instruction
explore the many industries that are impacted by plastic and the
careers that they host. The Polymer Science and Plastics CPU
is available in 10 and 15-hour formats.
Featured Careers
- Biological scientist
- Cytotechnologist
- Fashion designer
- Agricultural scientist
- Machinist and tool programmer
- Auto body repairer

Skill Development
Technology Topics and Skills
- Career and occupational outlook
- Academic requirements
- Shop safety practices
- History of polymers/plastics
- Plastics manufacturing processes
- Natural polymers
- Latex, rubber, vulcanization
- Synthetic polymers
- Medical, agricultural, and textile applications
- Vacuum forming, injection molding, rotational molding,
plastic welding, and fabrication
Academic Skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Science - chemistry
- Physical science
- Communications
- Research
Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Resource allocation
- Technological literacy
- Skills event alignment
- TSA event alignment
- FFA event alignment
What's Included
- Applied Technologies Polymer Science &
Plastics courseware CD
- Applied Technologies Polymer Science &
Plastics video CDcs
- Applied Technologies Polymer Science &
Plastics Student Guide
- Applied Technologies vacuum former
- Injection molder and accessories
- Screwdriver molds
- Wheel molds
- Styrene pellets
- Biodegradable plastics textbook
- DNA construction kit
- Rotary grinder
- Car molds
- Sheets of plastic
- Axles
- Stopwatch
- Plastics technology video
- Plastics production techniques video
- Hydroponics video
- Miscellaneous materials and consumables
- Instructor's Overview
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Media
Cruiser
Pricing
Polymer Science &
Plastics 10-Activity - CCA832 -
$8,920.00
Polymer Science & Plastics 15-Activity
- CCA825 -
$8,920.00
CPU Objectives
Vacuum
Former also available separately.
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