Injection Molding Reference Guide 4th Edition

This reference guide was originally prepared in 1990 as a convenient pocket sized resource for use in Injection Molding. This information is most useful by personnel who work in the injection molding field including press operators, technicians, engineers, designers, mold builders, etc.There are many reference data tables regarding plastics data, statistical methods, engineering calculations and valuable training for personnel in the IM industry. The book includes basic part design, trig tables, calculations for thermal expansion, thermal exp coeffs, SHCS data, torque specs, shrink data, cooling time equation, mold debug guidelines, melt index data, resin density data, many tables of process guidelines, process development techniques, calculating heat load & water flow requirements, pipe data, conversion factors, transformer & motor current, PM & safety, basic statistics, equip selection guidelines and more.This 4th Edition has been reformatted at 5.5 inches wide x 8.5 inches tall in 2011 for print sales.

The IM Troubleshooting Guide was originally prepared in 1996 as a 48 page convenient pocket sized resource for use in Injection Molding. This information is most useful by personnel who work in the injection molding field including press operators, technicians, engineers, etc. This 3rd ED is at 104 pages and includes selected extra pages from other APEBOOKS that are helpful in process set up and troubleshooting.This book includes many useful definitions and tips for troubleshooting molding problems -- both process and tooling related. The book was written based on many years of process engineering. The solutions for correcting process problems are listed in the best order to solve the problem based on factors such as ease & timeliness to perform versus cost to implement and always considering effectiveness to solve problem. It is also useful to identify a common set of definitions for each department to use when discussing these common molding defects. Tips are often provided as to which defects may be process correctable versus those requiring product or mold changes.An introduction to DOE and dimensional nominalization is made, but discussed in greater detail in some of the other booklets written by this author for injection molding ... these are listed later in this book ... a total of six books have been written for injection molding.

Although the basic injection molding technology has not changed much since the publication of the 3rd edition of "Injection Molding Machines", there has been considerable progress in certain process applications that make special demands on machinery and their control functions in particular. The book provides an elegant, succinct description of the injection molding process. By concentrating on a few key parameters, such as pressure, temperature, their rates, and their influence on the properties of moldings, it provides a clear insight into this technology. The subsequent comprehensive presentation of technical data relating to individual machine components and performance is unique and will be especially appreciated by practitioners. Contents: History of Injection Molding Materials for Injection Molding General Design and Function Injection Unit Clamping Unit Drive Unit Control System Efficiency and Energy Consumption Types of Injection Molding Machines - Machines for Special Process Modifications Machine Sizes and Performance Data Accessories

An abridgement of a 17-volume set of instructional materials, this guide offers brief descriptions of some 130 manufacturing processes, tools, and materials in such areas a mechanical, thermal, and chemical reducing; consolidation; deformation; and thermal joining. Includes numerous tables and illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

An outstanding and thorough presentation of the complete field of plastics processing Handbook of Plastic Processes is the only comprehensive reference covering not just one, but all major processes used to produce plastic products-helping designers and manufacturers in selecting the best process for a given product while enabling users to better understand the performance characteristics of each process. The authors, all experts in their fields, explain in clear, concise, and practical terms the advantages, uses, and limitations of each process, as well as the most modern and up-to-date technologies available in their application. Coverage includes chapters on: Injection molding Compression and transfer molding Sheet extrusion Blow molding Calendering Foam processing Reinforced plastics processing Liquid resin processing Rotational molding Thermoforming Reaction injection molding Compounding, mixing, and blending Machining and mechanical fabrication Assembly, finishing, and decorating Each chapter details a particular process, its variations, the equipment used, the range of materials utilized in the process, and its advantages and limitations. Because of its increasing impact on the industry, the editor has also added a chapter on nanotechnology in plastics processing.

This book in the Plastics Injection Molding series addresses the many facets of running a molding company including selecting the right equipment, identifying costs to determine price, making the most of available resources (including personnel), and complying with industry and quality standards. Also discussed are key company strategies that can determine whether a company operates in the red or is profitable. This book also includes a benchmarking feature that allows decision-makers to gauge their company's competitiveness in comparison to the top 50 molders in the United States.