Process Optimisation

Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing deals with various aspects of joining materials to form parts. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an automated technique for direct conversion of 3D CAD data into physical objects using a variety of...

The Basics of Troubleshooting in Plastics Processing is a condensed practical guide that gives the reader a broad introduction to properties of thermoplastics plastics, additives, the major processes (extrusion, injection molding, rotational molding, blow molding, and thermoforming), as well as...

These topics are the source of much confusion in the plastics industry and from the research carried out by the author, there does not appear to be any kind of authoritative published work that addresses these topics. This book addresses these topics head-on to explain in detail all the stages...

This book covers a wide range of applications and uses of simulation and modeling techniques in polymer injection molding, filling a noticeable gap in the literature of design, manufacturing, and the use of plastics injection molding. The authors help readers solve problems in the advanced...

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Cost management is the key to survival in a competitive global industry. In this 2nd edition, industry expert Robin Kent challenges old-fashioned principles of cost-cutting, and provides managers with a route map...

Third edition of a Plastics Information Direct best-seller.

Cost management has always been a vital topic for plastics processors. This is not the same as cost cutting; cost management is a process of understanding where costs arise and how they can be controlled throughout the...

While existing books related to DOE are focused either on process or mixture factors or analyze specific tools from DOE science, this text is structured both horizontally and vertically, covering the three most common objectives of any experimental...

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Second edition of a Plastics Information Direct best-seller.

Since the first edition of this handbook, the issues of energy management and energy efficiency have moved considerably higher up the management agenda for most plastics processing companies. Many processors have started the...

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In a very practical and down-to-earth way the author explains how quality in extrusion can be measured, controlled, and improved. In particular, he conveys an understanding of how extruders should be controlled and...

This handbook provides a framework for understanding how to characterize plastic manufacturing processes for use in troubleshooting problems. The 21 chapters are authored by well-known and experienced engineers who have specialized knowledge about the processes covered in this practical...

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A Resource for Plastics Engineers

The origins of this book not only include Moldflow Design Principles, but also includes Warpage Design Principles published by Moldflow, and C-Mold Design Guide. Collectively,...

Business advice for small and medium sized injection molders.

There are plenty of books about molding technology, materials and markets, but the biggest challenges are often the business issues. A typical problem is creating a brand, when you don’t have a specific product to sell to...

Plastics manufacturing is a highly interdisciplinary endeavor requiring knowledge related to materials science, physics, engineering, and management. Because of this diversity, the plastics process engineer interacts with many stakeholders including customers, designers, materials suppliers,...

There is a wealth of literature on modeling and simulation of polymer composite manufacturing processes. However, existing books neglect to provide a systematic explanation of how to formulate and apply science-based models in polymer composite manufacturing processes. Process Modeling in...

This book provides the basic information on both rheology and quality control that will enable the reader to design and operate a reliable rheological testing within the quality environment. Numerous examples show how this knowledge can be used to solve production problems involving product...

Understanding the molding process from the scientific perspective helps in making better decisions to establish the parameters that are involved in controlling the journey of the pellet; from the warehouse to the molding machine and then to its conversion as a moulded product.

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The intention of this book is to teach SPC and its application to specific processes in an integrated fashion. Many SPC training programs are taught by people that are very familiar with statistics but know little about plastics processing technology.

However, successful implementation...

The all-encompassing guide to total quality process control for injection molding.

In the same simple, easy-to-understand language that marked the first edition, Total Quality Process Control for Injection Molding, Second Edition lays out a successful plan for producing superior plastic...

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the worldwide used term for layer oriented or generative manufacturing which originally was introduced at the end of the 1980s as Rapid Prototyping. Within the last 20 years it has developed dramatically. Today it is not just a valuable tool for making models...