Contents:
PART I: Plastics
Polymers. Thermodynamic Behavior of Plastics: PVT Graphs. Burn Test. Water and Plastics, a Difficult Friendship. Acronyms for Some Plastics, Reinforced Plastics, and Rubbers. General Features of Some of the Most Used Thermoplastics. Chemical Resistances. Additives. Tests on Plastics. Properties of Plastics: Understanding Technical Data Sheets.
PART 2: Material Selection
Material Selection Checklist. Material Selection.
PART 3: Injection: Machines and Processes
The Injection Molding Machine. Key Parameters for Setting the Injection Molding Process. Correct and Optimized Methodology for the Process Start-up. Generic Recommendations for Injection Molding Conditions. Mold Design Guide Recommendations. Gates: Types and Recommendations. Plastic Parts Design: Recommendations. Injection: Some Practical Tips.
PART 4: Scientific Molding
Scientific Molding or Injection by Advanced Methods. Using Spreadsheets: Advanced Molding and Machine Portability.
PART 5: Failure Analysis
Process Under Control, Failure Analysis. Typical Problems in Plastics Injection. Defects in Injection Molded Parts. Analysis of Real Cases.
PART 6: Reference Material
Reference Data Tables.