Handbook of Troubleshooting Plastics Processes
A Practical Guide
Published on 19. September 2012
504 pages
978-1-118-51116-9 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook provides a framework for understanding how tocharacterize plastic manufacturing processes for use introubleshooting problems. The 21 chapters are authored bywell-known and experienced engineers who have specialized knowledgeabout the processes covered in this practical guide.
From the Preface:
"In every chapter, the process is described and the mostcommon problems are discussed along with the root causes andpotential technical solutions. Numerous case studies are providedthat illustrate the troubleshooting process. Mark A. Spalding,The Dow Chemical Company
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About the Editor:
After gaining his MS in chemical engineering from the Universityof Notre Dame in 1964, John Wagner worked in the Films Division atMobile Chemical Company for thirty years. He is now a consultant inplastics products and processes. He has twenty-three patents to hisname and is the editor of Journal of Plastic Film andSheeting and editor or co-editor of four books on extrusion andpackaging. John is a Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineersand serves on the Extrusion Division and Flexible PlasticsPackaging Division boards.
Content
Preface xvii
1. The Economics of Troubleshooting Polymer Processing Systems1
2. Troubleshooting Philosophy 19
3. Statistical Tools for Trouble Shooting a Process 25
4. Single Screw Extrusion 45
5. Troubleshooting the Co-rotating Fully Intermeshing Twin-screwCompounding System 53
6. Troubleshooting for Injection Molding 65
7. Blown Film 85
8. Cast Film Troubleshooting 109
9. Oriented Films - Trouble Shooting and Characterization129
10. Troubleshooting the Thermoforming Process 163
11. Proper Equipment Processing for Industrial/Technical BlowMolding 213
12. PET Stretch Blow Molding
13. Blow Molding - Problems and Solutions 275
14. Extrusion Coating Troubleshooting 293
15. Adhesive and Thermal Lamination 309
16. Troubleshooting for Retomolding 323
17. Plastics Calendering 355
18. Compression Molding 375
19. Transfer molding 389
20. Pultrusion Process Troubleshooting 399
21. Troubleshooting Static Problems in Plastics Processes433
References 470
Recommended reading for further study 471
Index 473
