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Now in its 6th edition, Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications is back, with the extensive, detailed graphics and practical lab exercises that made previous editions so popular. In this latest edition, these trademark features accompany updated coverage of the plastics industry, offering the very latest information on state-of-the art equipment, with a special emphasis on processing techniques. Coverage includes plastics recycling, ISO and ASTM testing specifications, current health and safety standards, as well as examinations of current environmental issues like recycling, pollution, and incineration. With such broad coverage alongside hands-on activities to provide a clear link between theory and practice, Industrial Plastics continues to be an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.

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Author:   Erik Lokensgard (Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   1.134kg
ISBN:  

9781285061238

ISBN 10:   1285061233
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   01 January 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Historical Introduction to Plastics. 2. Current Status of the Plastics Industry. 3. Elementary Polymer Chemistry. 4. Health and Safety. 5. Elementary Statistics. 6. Properties and Tests of Selected Plastics. 7. Ingredients of Plastics. 8. Characterization and Selection of Commercial Plastics. 9. Machining and Finishing. 10. Molding Processes. 11. Extrusion Processes. 12. Laminating Processes and Materials. 13. Reinforcing Processes and Materials. 14. Casting Processes and Materials. 15. Thermoforming. 16. Expansion Processes. 17. Coating Processes. 18. Fabrication Processes and Materials. 19. Decorating Processes. 20. Radiation Processes. 21. Design Considerations. 22. Tooling and Moldmaking. 23. Commercial Considerations.

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Erik Lokensgard, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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