Industrial Plastics: Theory and Application - Softcover

Lokensgard, Erik; Richardson, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401804691 ISBN 13: 9781401804695

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Current technologies and manufacturing methods are the keystone for this introduction to all facets of the plastics industry, highlighted by an extensive art program. Complete up-to-date coverage and graphics are further augmented by practical lab activities that build on the topics covered in the chapters, involving students in hands-on learning to strengthen the link between theory and practice. Topics covered include plastics recycling, ISO and ASTM testing specifications, and current health and safety standards. It is this broad coverage of the developments in materials and processes affects our daily lives that makes Industrial Plastics an outstanding resource for students and professionals alike.

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Review:

Historical Introduction to Plastics. Current Status of the Plastics Industry. Elementary Polymer Chemistry. Health and Safety. Elementary Statistics. Properties and Tests of Selected Plastics. Ingredients of Plastics. Characterization and Selection of Commerical Plastics. Machining and Finishing. Molding Processes. Extrusion Processes. Laminating Processes and Materials. Reinforcing Processes and Materials. Casting Processes and Materials. Thermoforming. Expansion Processes. Coating Processes. Fabrication Processes and Materials. Decorating Processes. Radiation Processes. Design Considerations. Tooling and Moldmaking. Commercial Considerations.

Synopsis:

Appropriate for technical and community colleges, this textbook introduces elementary polymer chemistry and statistics, and describes the major manufacturing processes used in the plastics industry. Laboratory activities are suggested at the end of each chapter. The fourth edition adds brief sections on nanocomposites, electric injection molding ma

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 1401804691
• ISBN 13: 9781401804695
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 576