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Curriculum Units
MechEase Institute
Mechanical · Automotive Plastic Product Design
Automotive Plastic Product Design
A beginner-friendly course on Plastic Product Design using CATIA V5 and UG NX. Learn industry-oriented automotive plastic design with injection molding techniques, hands-on projects, and placement support in Pune & PCMC — covering Akurdi, Ravet, Nigdi, Bhosari, Chakan, Moshi, and Alandi.
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CATIA V5 / NX
CAD Tools
Offline
Batch Training
Our learners work with leading engineering companies
Tata Motors
Mahindra
Bosch
L&T
Siemens
Bajaj Auto
6 key benefits of learning Plastic Product Design from us
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum : An industry-aligned curriculum covering the latest plastic materials used in automotive applications and essential injection molding techniques.
- Complete Understanding of Automotive Plastics : Build end-to-end knowledge of automotive plastics — materials, specifications, selection, manufacturing processes, and interior design applications.
- CATIA V5 & UG NX Proficiency : Gain proficiency in CATIA from Sketcher Workbench fundamentals to advanced surface design, with UG NX support for plastic product development.
- Injection Molding & Design Process : Master injection molding processes, plastic design rules, engineering feature design, and complete plastic product development workflows.
- Hands-On Projects & Live Work : Through hands-on projects and real-world applications using CATIA V5, design plastic components that meet industry standards and customer demands.
- Placement Support in Pune & PCMC : 100% placement-focused training with resume prep, interview practice, internship pathways, and support across Pune & PCMC including Akurdi, Ravet, Nigdi, Bhosari, Chakan, Moshi, and Alandi.
Skills & Tools
Software & Skills You'll Build
Tools, standards, and job-ready capabilities covered in this program.
- CATIA V5
- UG NX
- Automotive Plastic Design
- Injection Molding
- Sketcher Workbench
- Advanced Surface Design
- Interior Trim Design
- Engineering Feature Design
- Core & Cavity Design
- GD&T
- 3D Development (Class A/B/C)
- DMU Analysis
- Clash Analysis
- DFM
- DFA & DFMEA
- PLM Overview
About the Course
Automotive Plastic Product Design
MechEase offers an industry-aligned curriculum that covers the latest plastic materials used in automotive applications. You'll explore essential injection molding techniques and gain proficiency in CATIA software, from the fundamentals of the Sketcher Workbench to advanced surface design. The course introduces designing interior parts such as dashboards and door panels, covering injection-molded features like ribs, dog houses, and heat stakes, plus core and cavity design for plastic components. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students master the skills required to design plastic components that meet industry standards.
Projects Covered
Build Portfolio-Ready Work
Practical assignments you complete during training — clean, review-ready, and interview-ready.
Hands-on Plastic Product Design Project
PortfolioComplete a hands-on plastic product design project applying injection molding knowledge, design rules, and CATIA / NX workflows from the curriculum.
Live CATIA V5 Plastic Design Project
Using CATIA V5, apply industry best methodologies for automotive plastic and interior part design — hands-on experience that builds a competitive edge in your career.
Syllabus
Course Curriculum
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01 Unit 1 — Automotive Plastic Product Design
Automotive interior basics: branding, latest specifications, major functions and usage, customer expectations; evolution, constructions, and benchmarking; plastic materials — specifications, selection, database search, and manufacturing processes; generating trends (historical and real time). Automotive interior design: vehicle design program overview, interior designing key aspects, designer roles and responsibilities; interior trim bill of material, subsystems and part nomenclature; design considerations, packaging, costing, fit and finish; design guidelines.
02 Unit 2 — Injection Molding Fundamentals
Manufacturing processes and tooling overview: how to define MTD, undercuts, introduction to sliders and lifters, lifter travel calculation; injection molding and related processes.
03 Unit 3 — Software CATIA V5 / NX
CAD and GD&T foundations; CATIA V5 / UG NX for plastic product design — from Sketcher Workbench fundamentals through advanced surface design, interior part modeling, and production-ready deliverables.
04 Unit 4 — Essential Design Knowledge
Essential design features for injection-molded parts including ribs, dog houses, and heat stakes; design rules and engineering feature design; basic fundamentals of DFM, DFA, and DFMEA; design defects and their causes.
05 Unit 5 — Shrinkage, Warpage and Part Ejection
Shrinkage, warpage, and part ejection considerations for plastic components; core and cavity design for plastic parts aligned with molding and manufacturing requirements.
06 3D Development
Model preparation from IGES/STP, from Class A surface, missing surface, draft, etc.; A/B/C surface creation; mounting and strengthening features; positive/negative (Boolean) features.
07 Digital Mock Up (DMU) Analysis
Digital Mock Up (DMU) analysis for plastic product assemblies and design validation.
08 Clash Analysis
Fitting; radius analysis; feasibility study for packaging and assembly clearance.
09 Feasibility Study
Style analysis (draft, radius analysis, and surface analysis); feasibility report creation.
10 PLM Overview
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) overview for automotive plastic design workflows.
Our Extra
Placement-ready support beyond classroom training
Resume Preparation
Learn how to create a resume that stands out. Our experts guide you through showcasing your mechanical engineering skills and experiences effectively, helping you catch the eye of potential employers.
Interview Tips
Nail your job interviews with insider tips. We provide tailored advice on how to confidently communicate your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and passion for engineering during interviews.
Practise Interviews
Practice makes perfect. Our simulated interview sessions offer you the opportunity to refine your interview skills in a supportive environment, with constructive feedback from industry professionals.
Industry Internship
Gain hands-on experience at no cost. We connect you with prestigious companies offering free internship opportunities in mechanical engineering to enhance your practical experience and career prospects.
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