This handbook offers a broad body of practical information related to plastics engineering and design, presented in a compact and well organized format. From material properties to machinery, processing, and applications, the user will find detailed information that will allow the successful implementation of new materials and technologies. The book also provides a current list of tradenames with suppliers, as well as a list of publications, including books and journals, on the plastics industry. Ownership of the hard copy version also gives the user access to the electronic version, which can be downloaded via the internet.

From the Preface: “As the title suggests, this handbook was written as a source of reliable information for the practicing engineer, in a world which is increasingly driven by globalization. While it is written for the American market, the book also includes international standards and information that is now necessary for any practicing engineer...Due to the rapid changes in the field of plastics we are planning to present new editions of the handbook at NPE shows, every three years. In addition, this book will be accessible through the World-WideWeb where the authors will maintain updated versions of the handbook, including its tables and list of trade names...”

Target Audience: Any engineer working in the plastics industry; also a valuable resource for students of plastics and polymer engineering.

Brief Table of Contents:

Introduction

Materials Science of Polymers

Properties and Testing

Plastics Processes

Engineering Design

Materials

Polymer Additives

Appendix A: Material Property Tables

Appendix B: Literature

Appendix C: Polymer Research Institutes

Appendix D: Tradenames

Index