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The second edition of this hands-on guide to plastics joining is a unique reference publication
that provides detailed descriptions of joining processes and an extensive compilation of data on the
joining of particular plastics and elastomers. Collaboration with The Welding Institute has resulted in
significantly revised information on joining processes, including new welding techniques such as flash
free welding and friction stir welding. In addition, the data on the joining of specific plastic materials
has been updated to incorporate the vast amount of new information that has been published during
the ten years since the release of the original edition.
In addition to the two major sections on joining processes and plastics materials, the book also
includes an international suppliers directory and a glossary of the key terms used in plastics
joining. Recommended.
From the Introduction: “...Although the basic characteristics of joining processes are generally
well defined by manufacturers, data on joining particular plastics is not well compiled or easily
accessed. This volume serves to turn the vast amount of disparate information from wide ranging sources
(i.e., conference proceedings, materials suppliers, test laboratories, monographs, and trade and
technical journals) into useful engineering knowledge...The information provided in this book ranges from
a general overview of plastic joining processes to detailed discussions and test results. For users
to whom the joining of plastics is a relatively new field, the detailed glossary of terms will prove
useful. For those who wish to delve beyond the data presented, source documentation is presented in
detail...”
Target Audience: Engineers, scientists, and technicians in the automotive, medical, utilities,
construction, electronics, packaging, and plastics industries who require comprehensive information on
plastics joining.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Joining Processes:
Heated Tool Welding
Ultrasonic Welding
Vibration Welding
Spin Welding
Radio Frequency Welding
Hot Gas Welding
Extrusion Welding
Laser Welding
Infrared Welding
Resistive Implant Welding
Induction Welding
Heat Sealing
Flash-Free Welding
Friction Stir Welding
Microwave Welding
Solvent Welding
Adhesive Bonding
Mechanical Fastening
Materials:
Acetal
Acrylic Resin
Cellulosics
Ionomer
Ketone-Based Resins
Polyamides
Polyamide-imide
Polycarbonate
Polyesters
Polyetherimide
Polyethylenes
Polyimide
Polymethylpentene
Modified Polyphenylene Oxide
Polyphenylene Sulfide
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Styrenics
Sulfone-Based Resins
Vinyls
Plastic Alloys
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermosets
Rubbers
Glossary
Supplier Directory
Index
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