The emphasis of this book is on understanding the science of adhesion. Each section or chapter starts with a simple view of the subject area and then builds to a point at which more detail is avail...

The second edition of this widely accepted book provides a general understanding of the blow molding process. It offers a practical, hands on approach, concentrating on real life, day to day proble...

This book has become an industry standard as it provides insight to critical areas such as product design, meeting performance requirements, reducing cost, and zero defect targets. The information ...

This book not only covers the advantages and disadvantages of molding operations with SMC/ BMC (thermosetting) and GMT/ LFT (thermoplastic) materials but also provides the reader with relatively si...

Co-rotating screws are used in many branches of industry for producing, preparing and/or processing highly viscous materials. They find a wide variety of applications especially in the plastics, ru...

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 ...

The third edition of this well-received book provides a comprehensive account of the full range of dies used for extrusion of plastics and elastomers. The distinctive features of the various types ...

This book provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of designing, developing, and manufacturing parts using gas-assist injection molding, comparing this relatively new technology to other possible ...

This handbook is designed to support engineers in their efforts to develop practical solutions for industrial design and manufacturing challenges. It describes all classes of polymeric foams, inclu...

Hollow plastic parts range in size from small unit dose liquor bottles, doll heads and syringe bulbs to large gasoline tanks, pallets, and playground equipment. Designers and design engineers are o...