Understanding polymer processing

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This book offers essential background knowledge for understanding the expansive field of polymer processing and the innovative technologies shaping the plastics industry in the 21st Century. It merges practical engineering concepts with realistic modeling of polymer processes, structured into three informative sections. Aimed at newcomers to the plastics manufacturing sector and students in introductory polymer processing courses, it also serves as a valuable resource for practicing engineers. The text assists in selecting processes, identifying critical parameters during initial design phases, and optimizing processes. Throughout, practical examples illustrate fundamental concepts. The first section introduces polymeric materials, covering their mechanical behavior and melt rheology. The second section delves into major polymer processing methods, including extrusion, mixing, injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, and film blowing. The final section equips engineers with tools for solving polymer processing models, encompassing dimensional analysis, scaling, and transport phenomena in polymer processing. This comprehensive approach ensures readers gain a solid foundation in both theory and application, making it an indispensable guide for anyone involved in the field.