Certified Product Design Engineer - Automotive Plastic Domain
Course Overview
The Certified Product Design Engineer course in the Automotive Plastic Domain at Apex Tech Center is tailored to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in designing automotive plastic components. This program covers the entire product design lifecycle, from concept to production, focusing on the latest industry practices and technologies. Graduates will be well-prepared to meet the demands of the automotive industry, equipped with the expertise to design high-quality plastic parts.
Course Highlights
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum
- Expert Trainers
- Hands-On Projects
- Certification
- Placement Assistance
Eligibility
- Educational Background: Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related fields).
- Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with basic computer operations and design software.
- Design Aptitude: A strong interest in automotive design and innovation.
Duration
- Full-Time Course: 4 months (Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM).
- Part-Time Course: 8 months (Weekends and evening batches).
Scholarship
- Merit-Based Scholarships: For top-performing students based on academic excellence and entrance test results.
Salient Features
- State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Access to modern labs and the CAD software.
- Personalized Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from experienced trainers.
- Interactive Learning: Combination of lectures, practical sessions, and group discussions.
- Comprehensive Support: Assistance with assignments and projects, ensuring a thorough understanding of concepts.
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Course Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction to Automotive Plastic Design
- Overview of automotive plastic components
- Understanding design requirements and specifications
- Introduction to plastic materials and properties
- Basics of CAD software for plastic part design
- Creating and modifying plastic part models
- Advanced CAD techniques for complex designs
- Thickness considerations
- Core and cavity design
- Parting line determination
- Identifying and troubleshooting plastic defects
- Robustness best practices
- Locating principles and different features
- Impact of different materials
- Fixation elements and types for various materials
- Gap and flush management
- Tolerance stack-up
- Post-processing or machining
- Slider and lifter directions
- Vehicle coordinate system
- Style analysis
- Molding direction
- Standard requirements
- Injection molding process
- Injection mold tool Basics
- Managing undercuts
- Requirement of draft angles
- Slider and lifter mechanisms
- Material properties and selection
- Over molding and 2K molding
- Skin, foam, and wrapping techniques
- Vacuum forming process
- Case studies of automotive plastic designs
- Best practices and emerging trends
- Innovation and sustainability in plastic design
- Real-world design project
- Presentation and review
- Final assessment and feedback
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