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Practical Guide to Rotational Moulding, 2nd Edition
Rotational moulding (also called rotomoulding or rotocasting), is a low pressure, high temperature manufacturing process that
offers a very competitive alternative to blow moulding, thermoforming and injection moulding for the manufacture of hollow
plastic parts. It offers designers the chance to produce relatively stress-free articles, with uniform wall thickness and potentially
complex shapes. This second edition of the very popular Practical Guide to Rotational Moulding describes the basic aspects of
the process and the latest state-of-the-art developments in the industry. It is completely revised and is extensively illustrated.
This guide will be of interest both to students of polymer processing and those who work with rotational moulding equipment.
Authors
Roy J. Crawford
Mark P. Kearns
PUBLICATION DATE: July 2012
FORMAT: Paperback ISBN: 9781847355119 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847355126 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
Practical Guide to Rubber Injection Moulding
Author
John A. Lindsay
Many injection moulding processes produce rejects or scrap, because they depend on a number of variables. To eliminate
waste it is necessary to learn how to recognise the variables that cause problems, and then experiment to understand their
interdependence. This can be developed to a fine art and lead towards ‘right first time’ processing, the commercial ideal. There
are many factors that contribute to success or failure in rubber injection moulding from the design stage of a product, through
choosing and setting up machinery, to experimenting to find the best operating conditions. Varying any one factor, such as the
polymer additives, can affect the ability of the equipment to adequately process the rubber.
The book is aimed at potential customers and personnel in the injection moulding industry, and emphasises quality control,
including working to the ISO 9001 Standard. It also highlights the need to consider the economics of operation prior to taking
on new projects. Above all, the customer-manufacturer relationship is emphasised at all stages. The customer is encouraged to
examine the capabilities of the manufacturer, and the manufacturer is encouraged to develop a good understanding of the exact
requirements of the customer. This book is of value to all areas of a company, from those who purchase raw materials to those
working in design, technology and production. It will provide a guide for automotive component buyers and should also be useful
to a CEO or board member who is new to the industry.
PUBLICATION DATE: November 2012
FORMAT: Paperback ISBN: 9781847357076 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847357083 GB: £55 US: $90 EU: €70
Update on Troubleshooting the PVC Extrusion Process
Authors
Natamai
Subramanian
Muralisrinivasan
In recent years, PVC has penetrated markets once dominated by metals, it continues to grow in popularity with unique and
dependable properties that can be used efficiently and produced economically. Because of the flexible to rigid formulations, the
field of PVC is continually marked with technical innovations. Additives are also a part both technically and economically in the
PVC extrusion processes. Plasticizers are the third largest global plastic additives used in PVC production. The driving forces for
PVC extrusion comes from the extensive use of additives in a wide range of applications, increased quality requirements, the need
of PVC products that meet increasingly rigorous quality specifications and problems relating to finished products.
This comprehensive book contains information on a wide range of topics with the emphasis on compounding and additives but
also gives details about the combination of woody materials with PVC to wood polymer composites (WPC).
This Update will help the reader enhance their knowledge in PVC processing technology. R&D scientists, researchers, production
managers, chemical engineers, and academics alike will all benefit.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 2011
FORMAT: Hardback ISBN: 9781847355508 GB: £80 US: $130 EU: €100
FORMAT: eBOOK ISBN: 9781847355515 GB: £80 US: $130 EU: €100
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