Handbook of troubleshooting plastics processes : a practical guide /

"This handbook provides a framework for understanding how to characterize plastic manufacturing processes for use in troubleshooting problems. The 21 chapters are authored by well-known and experienced engineers who have specialized knowledge about the processes covered in this practical guide....

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Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Wagner, John R.
Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2012]
Σειρά:Polymer science and plastics engineering.
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Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
  • Half Title page; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; List of Contributors; Part 1: Troubleshooting Basics; Chapter 1: The Economics of Troubleshooting Polymer Processing Systems; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Economic Incentives and Necessities; 1.3 Troubleshooting Resources and Their Cost; 1.4 Managing Resources and Costs; 1.5 Troubleshooting Techniques and Their Relative Costs; 1.6 Case Histories; 1.7 Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Philosophy; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Troubleshooting Methodology; Bibliography; Chapter 3: Statistical Tools for Trouble Shooting a Process
  • 3.1 Introduction3.2 Basic Statistical Concepts; 3.3 Sample Mean and Standard Deviation; 3.4 Design of Experiments (DOE); 3.5 Process Capability; 3.6 Control Charts; References; Bibliography; Part 2: Extrusion Processes; Chapter 4: Single Screw Extrusion; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Process Description; References; Chapter 5: Troubleshooting the Co-rotating Fully Intermeshing Twin-screw Compounding System; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Equipment Description; 5.3 Troubleshooting; 5.4 Tools of the Successful Troubleshooter; 5.5 Product, Process and Equipment Knowledge; 5.6 Conclusion; References
  • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting for Injection Molding6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Understanding Temperature Control; 6.3 Product Shift to a Different Machine; 6.4 Part Weight as an Analytical Tool; 6.5 Part Weight as Dimensional Aimpoint Control; 6.6 Determining the Gate Freeze-Off Time; References; Chapter 7: Blown Film; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Process Description; 7.3 Special Tools for Troubleshooting; 7.4 Case Studies; References; Chapter 8: Cast Film Troubleshooting; 8.1 Coextrusion Film Systems; 8.2 Troubleshooting Method; 8.3 Common Problems, Hypotheses and Tests; References
  • Chapter 9: Oriented Films-Troubleshooting and Characterization9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Process Overview: Biaxial Orientation; 9.3 Oriented Film Markets; 9.4 Troubleshooting the Film Orientation Process as Applied to OPP Films; 9.5 Special Tools for Troubleshooting; 9.6 Case Studies; References; Bibliography; Chapter 10: Troubleshooting the Thermoforming Process; 10.1 General Concepts in Thermoforming; 10.2 Categorization of the Process; 10.3 Specific Aspects of the Thermoforming Process; 10.4 Problem Solving Methodology; 10.5 General Preventative Maintenance Concepts
  • 10.6 General Predictive Maintenance Concepts10.7 Safety during Troubleshooting; Appendix 1: Thermoforming References with Troubleshooting Sections; Appendix 2: Plastic Materials References; Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Guidelines for Thick-Gauge Thermoforming (abstracted from [1], [10], and [13]).; Appendix 4: Troubleshooting Guidelines for Thin-Gauge Thermoforming (abstracted from [1, 9, 10, 14]).; Appendix 5: Time-dependent Ranking of Typical Courses of Action (Note: Change only one parameter at a time!)