The second edition of this widely accepted book provides a general understanding of the blow molding process. It offers a practical, hands on approach, concentrating on real life, day to day problems faced by those working to create cost effective blow molded parts.

The author used an integrated approach to plastic part design, considering material properties, process benefits and limitations, mold engineering, decoration, finishing, and assembly techniques, while always keeping a focus on manufacturability issues.

The focus of Understanding Blow Molding is on hands-on practical applications, which will benefit those new to the plastic blow molding industry, as well as those who are experienced but may not have been exposed to all facets of a blow molding plant. People from various disciplines such as product and manufacturing engineering, marketing, design, research and development, as well as operation personnel, will also gain insight into solving the everyday problems of a blow molding operation.

Blow molding, explained as having evolved from glass blowing, is used in plastic materials applications as diverse as soda bottles and automobile fuel tanks. 

Based on his extensive experience in the industry's development and a series of seminars on the subject, Lee covers the basics, advances in materials and computer technology, procedures repres

Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia is a resource for anyone with an interest in plastic materials and processes, from seasoned professionals to laypeople. 

Fundamental concepts coupled with practical, step-by-step guidance

A product of the LANXESS Applications Engineering Group, this manual is primarily intended as a reference source for part designers and molding engineers working with LANXESS plastic resins. The table of contents and index were carefully constructed to guide you quickly to the information you need either by topic or by
keyword. The content was also organized to allow the manual to function as an educational text for anyone just entering the field of plastic-part manufacturing. Concepts and terminology are introduced progressively for logical cover-to-cover reading.

Basics of Polymers: Fabrication and Processing Technology constitutes one of the most important aspects of polymer science and technology.

 The performance of polymers is evolving into the most rapidly increasing volume of production. Polymers are an important commodity in the modern lifestyle. They are undoubtedly superior materials in terms of their costs, processability, and functional properties. 

This book is for people involved in working with plastic material and plastic fabricating processes. 

The information and data in this book are provided as a comparative guide to help in understanding the performance of plastics and in making the decisions that must be made when developing a logical approach to fabricating plastic products to meet performance requirements at the lowest costs. 

A comprehensive book which collates the experience of two well-known US plastic engineers.• Enables engineers to make informed decisions. 

Includes a unique chronology of the world of plastics. The use of plastics is increasing year on year, and new uses are being found for plastics in many industries. Designers using plastics need to understand the nature and properties of the materials which they are using so that the products perform to set standards.

This book provides a simplified and practical approach to designing with plastics that funda­ mentally relates to the load, temperature, time, and environment subjected to a product.

 It will provide the basic behaviors in what to consider when designing plastic products to meet performance and cost requirements. Important aspects are presented such as understanding the advantages of different shapes and how they influence designs. Information is concise, comprehensive, and practical. Review includes designing with plastics based on material and process behaviors.