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 troubleshooting. The main goal is to provide the plastics
processor with an improved understanding of the basics by explaining the
science behind the technology. Machine details are minimized as the
emphasis is on processing problems and the defects in an effort to focus
on basic root causes to problems and how to solve them.
The book's framework is troubleshooting in plastics processing because
of the importance it has to the eventual production of high quality end
products. Each chapter contains both practical and detailed technical
information.
This basic guide provides state-of-the-art information on:
- Processing problems and defects during manufacturing
- Plastics materials, their properties and characterization
- The plastics processing techniques
- Plastics additives
- Troubleshooting of the 5 main plastics processes
- References for further reading