Plastic Product Design
Industry-Focused Plastic Product Design Program
Imagine a world without plastics—from the moment you start your day with a toothbrush to the packaging of cosmetics, electronics, automobiles, and household appliances, plastics are an integral part of modern life. Today, plastics are used extensively across industries such as automotive, consumer products, electronics, construction, medical devices, telecommunications, and home appliances.
For mechanical and product design engineers, plastic product design is a critical skill. Plastics have replaced many traditional materials due to their lightweight nature, durability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability. Learning plastic materials, their applications, and design principles opens doors to long-term career growth and global job opportunities.
At 19CHT Dubai, we offer a comprehensive Plastic Product Design Training program developed to meet international industry standards. The course is designed for students, fresh graduates, and working professionals who want to build strong expertise in plastic component design and product development.
Our training focuses on practical design methodologies, manufacturing feasibility, and real-world applications, enabling learners to design plastic products that are ready for production and industry use.
Module 1: Fundamentals of Plastics
Introduction to Plastics
Engineering Materials Overview
Classification of Engineering Materials
Polymers and Polymerization
Classification of Polymers
Historical Background of Polymers
Identification of Plastic Material Codes
Material Selection & Manufacturing
Material Selection Criteria
Material Selection Techniques
Manufacturing Processes for Plastic Parts
Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming & Extrusion
Manufacturing Process Selection Techniques
Moulding Defects & Design Control
Common Moulding Defects in Plastic Parts
Causes of Plastic Defects
Controlling Defects through Proper Design and Process Selection
Plastic Product Design & Development
Plastic Part Design Guidelines
Wall Thickness, Draft Angles & Radii
Ribs, Bosses & Reinforcements
Design for Strength and Rigidity
Design for Appearance and Aesthetics
Design for Tooling and Manufacturing Feasibility
Joining Techniques for Plastic Parts
Introduction to Plastic Joining Methods
Hot Plate Welding
Ultrasonic Welding
Vibration Welding
Decorative & Aesthetic Techniques
Aesthetic Requirements in Plastic Products
Surface Finishes and Decorative Processes
Plastic Decoration Techniques Used in Industry
Automotive Applications of Plastics
General Plastic Grades Used in Industry
Automotive Plastic Component Applications
Industry-Specific Use Cases
Projects
Live Industry-Oriented Project 1
Practical Design Project 2
Advanced Design Project 3
Note: The course syllabus is continuously updated to align with industry trends, manufacturing practices, and market requirements.