Mechanical Engineering Production Techniques, Tape 6 (3 Parts)

Synopsis

A series of video programmes on the manufacture of components. The material shows actual (not idealised) practice, giving a realistic impression of both the process and industry. The series assumes no prior knowledge of engineering yet covers techniques which even experienced engineers may not have seen.
1: Injection moulding is mone of the most important mass production techniques used for a wide variety of components.
2: Screw extrusion can be used to produce shapes with a constant cross-section, varying from film to pipes.
3: Illustrates transfer moulding, a form of compression moulding, as used in the electronics industry.

Series

Mechanical Engineering Production Techniques, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 3 x 5 min. Master: 1 C format.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Sale

Uses

Students in schools, colleges, universities, and industrial trainees.*

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

engineering skills; extrusion; injection moulding; manufacturing technology; mechanical engineering; moulding; plastics; thermoforming

Credits

Director

Ken Wrench

Producer

Ken Wrench

Writer

J E A Broadbent

Cast

J E A Broadbent

Sections

Title

Injection moulding 1

Synopsis

1: Injection moulding is mone of the most important mass production techniques used for a wide variety of components.

Title

Extrusion of plastics

Synopsis

2: Screw extrusion can be used to produce shapes with a constant cross-section, varying from film to pipes.

Title

Thermoforming

Synopsis

3: Illustrates transfer moulding, a form of compression moulding, as used in the electronics industry.

Production Company

Name

MUTV

Sponsor

Name

University of Manchester, Department of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Distributor

Name

MUTV, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, Tel 0161-275 2535, Fax 0161-275 2529

Notes

MUTV is the production unit of the University of Manchester Audio Visual Service