Working with Polystyrene

By BILL , Fry

Book information

Publisher
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Year
1999
ISBN
978-1-62198-005-6, 978-0-87263-648-4, 0-87263-508-2
Format
PDF
Filesize
820 kB (839811 bytes)
Series
Speaking of Plastics Manufacturing Series
Pages
31\31
Time added
2014-06-29 05:00:00

Description

This booklet, fully illustrated with diagrams and property charts, introduces the non-scientist to the mainstream world of polystyrene plastics manufacturing. This easy to read publication provides information on the polystyrene plastic family's chemical composition, product applications, physical properties, and common trade names. Included is a glossary of terms used on the shop floor and in customer order writing. This booklet brings the essential facts of polystyrene plastics manufacturing to the fingertips of all company personnel, eliminating hours of research through volumes of technical manuals. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents • 1. Introduction • 2. Chemically Speaking • 3. Typical Applications 4. Production Methods • 5. Glimpse of the Future 6. Physical Properties (Explained) • Glossary • Some Common Polystyrene Trade Names

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