Diploma in Design & Specification of Plastics 2025 - DDSP Design (Pt 4)
Semester 1 DDSP Design (Part 4) of the Diploma in Design & Specification of Plastics is scheduled to run in June 2025. NOTE: This course dated has been changed.
DDSP Design
Learn how to ensure your plastic parts are of a high quality and manufacturable. This module explores the design rules that contribute to good part design for plastics from both a manufacturing and an environmental perspective. Design for more advanced manufacturing techniques is examined. Includes good tool design, prototyping, simulation and 3D printing.
Objectives ……
- Learn the basic part design ‘rules’ for plastics and identify key considerations for effective design for manufacture and assembly.
- Learn the process of selecting materials and additives for your design
- Examine advanced manufacturing techniques including in-mold decoration, co-moulding, co-injection and gas/water injection
- Understand the basics of tooling including design features, ejection and gating
- Explore 3D printing, prototyping and CAE simulation.
- Understand design for the environment considerations
Date …………… Semester 1: DDSP Design Thursday 29th & Friday 30th May 2025
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th June 2025
Venue ……….… Ellerslie Event Centre, Greenlane, Auckland
Audience …….... This module is suitable for those in plastics design, operational, production or technical sales roles within the plastics industry or those who specify the use of plastics materials for their organisation.
Space is limited. Terms & Conditions Apply.
