Cybulski Plastic Conversion Processes

A Concise and Applied Guide
Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4200-9407-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 165 Seiten

The explosion of plastic material development continues to generate a proliferation of conversion processes and variants of these methods. Unfortunately, most books on plastics conversion focus on a single process, such as injection molding, limiting their usefulness to readers without prior knowledge of the field. Few, if any, single-source texts adequately describe and compare each of the plastic conversion processes together.

Plastic Conversion Processes: A Concise and Applied Guide addresses that need. It provides a basic overview of each of the seven major conversion processes, which account for the creation of more than 97 percent of all plastics products today. This detailed guide assembles and integrates the wealth of information scattered throughout various literature, to provide a basic yet complete illustration of plastic conversion processes.

Learn Methods to Compare, Evaluate, and Select the Best Process for Your Product

This book is unique in that it employs an all-encompassing approach, offering more than a mere overview of basic theory and application related to each major process. Chapters begin with a process-attribute table to serve as a quick guide, and then briefly describe a particular conversion process. To ensure comprehensive understanding of each method and how it works, sections include a short history and detailed explanation of the particular equipment, tooling, and materials used, as well as general piece part design guidelines and case studies gleaned from real-life experience.

There is a plastic term for every letter of the alphabet, making it one of the most complex fields in science. A "quick reference" section at the end of the book includes an exhaustive collection of more than 350 terms, definitions, acronyms, and a key process characteristics comparison chart. Supplemented with photos, diagrams, and illustrations that bolster understanding of the material, this book characterizes the plastics industry in a way that makes it less intimidating, to help those new to the field fully grasp the entire spectrum of the field. With its uncommon consolidation of information, this volume quickly and effectively brings readers up to speed on plastic conversion processes.

Zielgruppe

Engineers in the field of plastics design (plastics, manufacturing, and chemical engineers). Professionals and students in associated fields, such as biomedical engineering, automotives, aerospace, and electronics packaging, etc.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cybulski, Eric

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Polymerchemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Injection Molding
Process Overview
A Brief History of Injection Molding
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Injection Molding Part Design Guidelines
How to Identify an Injection Molded Part
Case Studies
References

Plastic Extrusion
Process Overview
A Brief History of Extrusion
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Profile Extrusion Part Design Guidelines
How to Identify an Extruded Part
Case Studies
References

Blow Molding
Process Overview
A Brief History of Blow Molding
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Blow Molding Part Design Guidelines
How to Identify a Blow Molded Part
Case Studies
References

Thermoforming
Process Overview
A Brief History of Thermoforming
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Thermoforming Part Design Guidelines
How to Identify a Thermoformed Part
Case Studies
References

Reaction Injection Molding
Process Overview
A Brief History of Reaction Injection Molding
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Reaction Injection Molding Design Guidelines
How to Identify a Reaction Injection Molded Part
Case Study
References

Rotational Molding
Process Overview
A Brief History of Rotational Molding
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Rotational Molding Part Design Guidelines
How to Identify a Rotational Molded Part
Case Studies

Compression Molding
Process Overview
A Brief History of Compression Molding
Equipment
Tooling
Materials
Compression Molding Part Design Guidelines
How to Identify a Compression Molded Part
Case Study

Appendices

Über Autor(innen)

Eric Cybulski graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in mechanical and industrial engineering. He has held plastic product development and commercialization positions for more than 11 years in both the private and public sectors, accounting for revenues in excess of $1 billion. His unique understanding of plastic product development and conversion processes has resulted in the filing of 25 U.S. patents to date.