Handbook of Plastic Processes by Charles A. Harper (English) Hardcover Book

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Handbook of Plastic Processing fully covers each of the plastic processes used to convert plastic raw materials into finished product forms. Chapters present practical, applications oriented, information, data, and guidelines on the equipment, processes, and materials used in this processing method.

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An outstanding and thorough presentation of the complete field of plastics processing Handbook of Plastic Processes is the only comprehensive reference covering not just one, but all major processes used to produce plastic products-helping designers and manufacturers in selecting the best process for a given product while enabling users to better understand the performance characteristics of each process. The authors, all experts in their fields, explain in clear, concise, and practical terms the advantages, uses, and limitations of each process, as well as the most modern and up-to-date technologies available in their application. Coverage includes chapters on: Injection moldingCompression and transfer moldingSheet extrusionBlow moldingCalenderingFoam processingReinforced plastics processingLiquid resin processingRotational moldingThermoformingReaction injection moldingCompounding, mixing, and blendingMachining and mechanical fabricationAssembly, finishing, and decorating Each chapter details a particular process, its variations, the equipment used, the range of materials utilized in the process, and its advantages and limitations. Because of its increasing impact on the industry, the editor has also added a chapter on nanotechnology in plastics processing.

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An outstanding and thorough presentation of the complete field of plastics processing Handbook of Plastic Processes is the only comprehensive reference covering not just one, but all major processes used to produce plastic products—helping designers and manufacturers in selecting the best process for a given product while enabling users to better understand the performance characteristics of each process. The authors, all experts in their fields, explain in clear, concise, and practical terms the advantages, uses, and limitations of each process, as well as the most modern and up-to-date technologies available in their application. Coverage includes chapters on: Injection molding Compression and transfer molding Sheet extrusion Blow molding Calendering Foam processing Reinforced plastics processing Liquid resin processing Rotational molding Thermoforming Reaction injection molding Compounding, mixing, and blending Machining and mechanical fabrication Assembly, finishing, and decorating Each chapter details a particular process, its variations, the equipment used, the range of materials utilized in the process, and its advantages and limitations. Because of its increasing impact on the industry, the editor has also added a chapter on nanotechnology in plastics processing.

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An outstanding and thorough presentation of the complete field of plastics processing Handbook of Plastic Processes is the only comprehensive reference covering not just one, but all major processes used to produce plastic products--helping designers and manufacturers in selecting the best process for a given product while enabling users to better understand the performance characteristics of each process. The authors, all experts in their fields, explain in clear, concise, and practical terms the advantages, uses, and limitations of each process, as well as the most modern and up-to-date technologies available in their application. Coverage includes chapters on: Injection molding Compression and transfer molding Sheet extrusion Blow molding Calendering Foam processing Reinforced plastics processing Liquid resin processing Rotational molding Thermoforming Reaction injection molding Compounding, mixing, and blending Machining and mechanical fabrication Assembly, finishing, and decorating Each chapter details a particular process, its variations, the equipment used, the range of materials utilized in the process, and its advantages and limitations. Because of its increasing impact on the industry, the editor has also added a chapter on nanotechnology in plastics processing.

Author Biography

CHARLES A. HARPER is President of Technology Seminars, Inc., an organization that has provided educational seminars to the industry for over twenty years. An engineering graduate of The Johns Hopkins University, where he has also served as an adjunct professor, Mr. Harper has held leadership roles in many professional societies and organizations and is a Fellow of the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering. He is the author or editor of numerous books in the plastics and materials fields.

Table of Contents

Contributors Preface. 1. Injection Molding (Peter F. Grelle) 2. Assisted Injection Molding (Steve Ham) 3. Sheet Extrusion (Dana R. Hanson) 4. Thermoforming (Scott Macdonald) 5. Blow Molding (Norman C. Lee) 6. Rotational Molding (Paul Nugent) 7. Compression and Transfer Molding (John L. Hull) 8. Composite Processes (Dale A. Grove) 9. Liquid Resin Processes (John L. Hull and Steven J. Adamson) 10. Assembly (Edward M. Petrie). 11. Decorating and Finishing (Edward M. Petrie and John L. Hull). 12. Polymer Nanocomposite Processing (Nandika Anne D'Souza, Jo Ann Ratto, Ajit Ranade, Will Strauss and Laxmi Sahu). Index.

Review

"The Handbook of Plastics Processes should prove to be very useful for those in the plastics industry." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, November/December 2008) "…there is an abundance of information on a wide variety of topics within this volume." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, July/August 2008) "If you are interested in plastic processing or develop molding processes, you would find this book very useful." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, September-October 2007) "...a worthwhile book to have on the shelf for both the novice and the skilled plastic processor." (CORROSION, May 2007) "Recommended…for those seeking an introductory qualitative description of any of these various plastics processing operations." (CHOICE, January 2007)

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An outstanding and thorough presentation of the complete field of plastics processing Handbook of Plastic Processes is the only comprehensive reference covering not just one, but all major processes used to produce plastic products helping designers and manufacturers in selecting the best process for a given product while enabling users to better understand the performance characteristics of each process. The authors, all experts in their fields, explain in clear, concise, and practical terms the advantages, uses, and limitations of each process, as well as the most modern and up-to-date technologies available in their application. Coverage includes chapters on: Injection molding Compression and transfer molding Sheet extrusion Blow molding Calendering Foam processing Reinforced plastics processing Liquid resin processing Rotational molding Thermoforming Reaction injection molding Compounding, mixing, and blending Machining and mechanical fabrication Assembly, finishing, and decorating Each chapter details a particular process, its variations, the equipment used, the range of materials utilized in the process, and its advantages and limitations. Because of its increasing impact on the industry, the editor has also added a chapter on nanotechnology in plastics processing.

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"The Handbook of Plastics Processes should prove to be very useful for those in the plastics industry." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, November/December 2008) "?there is an abundance of information on a wide variety of topics within this volume." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, July/August 2008) "If you are interested in plastic processing or develop molding processes, you would find this book very useful." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, September-October 2007) "...a worthwhile book to have on the shelf for both the novice and the skilled plastic processor." (CORROSION, May 2007) "Recommended?for those seeking an introductory qualitative description of any of these various plastics processing operations." (CHOICE, January 2007)

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"...a worthwhile book to have on the shelf for both the novice and the skilled plastic processor." ( CORROSION , May 2007) "Recommended...for those seeking an introductory qualitative description of any of these various plastics processing operations." ( CHOICE , January 2007)

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"The Handbook of Plastics Processes should prove to be very useful for those in the plastics industry." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, November/December 2008)"...there is an abundance of information on a wide variety of topics within this volume." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, July/August 2008)"If you are interested in plastic processing or develop molding processes, you would find this book very useful." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, September-October 2007)"...a worthwhile book to have on the shelf for both the novice and the skilled plastic processor." (CORROSION, May 2007)"Recommended...for those seeking an introductory qualitative description of any of these various plastics processing operations." (CHOICE, January 2007)

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Chapters present practical, applications oriented, information, data, and guidelines on the equipment, processes, and materials used in this processing method. Coverage includes explanations of the processes and equipment, types of product applications best suited to these processes, selection and use of best materials for these processes, advantages and limitations, and guidelines for optimum use of these processes. Includes a chapter on nanotechnology, which has become very important in plastics properties and processing. All of the chapters are written similarly, for easy use by readers of this book.

Details ISBN0471662550 Author Charles A. Harper Short Title HANDBK OF PLASTIC PROCESSES Language English ISBN-10 0471662550 ISBN-13 9780471662556 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 668.4 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780471786580 Edition 1st Residence Lutherville, MD, US Affiliation Technology Seminars, Inc., USA Technology Seminars, Inc. Technology Se Pages 760 DOI 10.1604/9780471662556 UK Release Date 2006-08-22 AU Release Date 2006-06-01 NZ Release Date 2006-06-01 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2006-08-22 Imprint Wiley-Interscience Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2006-08-22 We've got this

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