2. Material and Process Evaluation: Students can evaluate the requirements for materials used in forming tools and select appropriate machining and surface treatment processes. (k5)

3.Problem-Solving in Tooling Technology: Students are able to identify critical outcomes of faulty machining operations or process conditions and develop appropriate corrective actions. (k3)

1. Explain the processes of injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and thermoforming, as well as their specific requirements for forming tools. (k3)
2. Describe the basic structure of forming tools, including standard components, functional components, and material series. (k3)
3. Evaluate the specific requirements for materials used in forming tools and select appropriate materials, such as plastic mold steels, aluminum, or copper alloys. (k4)
4. Apply and evaluate machining methods for shaping, including milling, turning, electrical discharge machining (EDM), grinding, and polishing. (k4)
5. Analyze and optimize surface structures and treatments, such as coatings or modifications (e.g., nitriding). (k5)
6. Identify and analyze wear and corrosion mechanisms in tooling materials caused by the polymer processing and additives in plastics. (k5)
7. Perform basic analyses for the topological and thermal optimization of forming tools. (k4)
8. Develop solutions to prevent critical errors caused by faulty machining or processing. (k5)
9. Apply case studies to analyze and solve real-world challenges in tooling technology. (k4)
10. Document and present tooling and process optimizations in a structured manner. (k3)

• Fundamentals of the processes of injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and thermoforming, and their requirements for forming tools. (k3)
• Terminology and distinctions in tooling technology (e.g., workpiece, machining tools, forming tools, molded parts). (k2)
• Structure and functionality of forming tools, including standard components and functional elements. (k3)
• Materials for tool construction and forming tools, including plastic mold steels, aluminum, and copper alloys. (k3)
• Machining methods for shaping and surface structuring, including achievable accuracies and potential errors from faulty processes. (k3)
• Methods for surface treatment of tools, including common coatings and modifications such as nitriding. (k3)
• Effects of polymer compounds (base polymers, fillers, reinforcements, functional additives) on wear and corrosion of tooling materials. (k4)
• Mechanisms for topological and thermal optimization of forming tools. (k4)
• Analysis and optimization of wear and corrosion mechanisms in tooling. (k4)
• Case studies to illustrate practical applications and challenges in tooling technology. (k4)