Plastic Injection Molding, Volume I - Manufacturing Process Fundamentals

Description

This book provides a clear and direct explanation of injection molding processes and equipment to empower people in plastics manufacturing to solve problems and avoid costly errors. As a practical guide for technicians, engineers and managers involved in the manufacture of plastic parts, this book explains the entire injection-molding process in a thorough but straightforward manner. Packed with useful, fundamental information for learning and optimizing your injection-molding operation, readers will gain a complete working knowledge of the process. The book features information on these important topics: selecting material and adding auxiliary equipment. Content:• Front Matter • List of Tables and Figures • Preface • Table of Contents • Interactive Graphs Table  (1) 1. Overview of the Industry 2. The Molding Machine 3. Parameters of the Molding Process 4. Optimizing the Molding Parameters 5. The Role of the Operator 6. Basics of Materials 7. Purpose of the Mold 8. Auxiliary Equipment 9. Secondary Operations 10. Testing and Failure Analysis 11. Troubleshooting • Glossary • Answers to Chapter Questions