Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics
Polymer Processing—An Introduction
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Published:2022
Abstract
This article discusses technologies focused on processing plastic materials or producing direct tools used in plastics processing. The article focuses on extrusion and injection molding, covering applications, materials and their properties, equipment, processing details, part design guidelines, and special processes. It also covers the functions of the extruder, webline handling, mixing and compounding operations, and process troubleshooting. Thermoforming and mold design are covered. Various other technologies for polymer processing covered in this article are blow molding, rotational molding, compression molding, transfer molding, hand lay-up process, casting, and additive manufacturing.
Wei Zheng, Adam Kramschuster, Alex Jordan, Polymer Processing—An Introduction, Characterization and Failure Analysis of Plastics, Vol 11B, ASM Handbook, Edited By Todd J. Menna, ASM International, 2022, p 1–30, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v11B.a0006864
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