Synopsis
This textbook integrates product design with a study of mechanical and physical properties, processing machinery and tooling, and materials and process selection. Developed for undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, it includes examples and homework problems. Introduction. Chemistry and Classification of Polymers. Crystal Structure and Morphology. Physical and Chemical Characterization of Polymers. Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers. Thermal and Chemical Resistance. Electrical, Optical and other Non-Mechanical Properties. Elements of Rheology. Extrusion Processes. Injection Molding. Blow Molding. Other Forming Processes. Materials and Properties of Polymer Composites. Processing. Foams and Foam Processes. Compounding, Mixing, and Dispersing Processes. Guidelines for Material Selection, Process Selection, and Product Design. Designing Mechanical Components in Plastics. Environmental Concerns. This textbook integrates product design with a study of mechanical and physical properties, processing machinery and tooling, and materials and process selection. Developed for undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, it includes examples and homework problems. Introduction. Chemistry and Classification of Polymers. Crystal Structure and Morphology. Physical and Chemical Characterization of Polymers. Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers. Thermal and Chemical Resistance. Electrical, Optical and other Non-Mechanical Properties. Elements of Rheology. Extrusion Processes. Injection Molding. Blow Molding. Other Forming Processes. Materials and Properties of Polymer Composites. Processing. Foams and Foam Processes. Compounding, Mixing, and Dispersing Processes. Guidelines for Material Selection, Process Selection, and Product Design. Designing Mechanical Components in Plastics. Environmental Concerns.
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