Training in Plastics Technology / Christian Hopmann, Helmut Greif, and Leo Wolters.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hopmann, Christian, author.

Greif, Helmut, author.

Wolters, Leo, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers.

Physical Description:

1 online resoure (xxviii, 259 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Munich, Germany : Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, [2024]

Summary:

This text- and workbook provides a clearly written, comprehensive introduction to the major topics associated with plastics technology, from basic chemistry and processing methods to the problem of waste and the issue of recycling plastics. Guiding questions at the beginning of each lesson help the reader to work through the material in a targeted manner; success checks at the end of each lesson enable the reader to review what he/she has learned. It thus facilitates independent, self-paced learning, meeting the requirements of modern vocational training.

Contents:

Intro

Preface to the Third Edition

Editor's Preface to the Second Edition

The Authors

Translation

Notes How to Use this Book

Notes Abbreviations and Symbols

Introduction Plastic - An Artificial Material?

Contents

Lesson 1 Plastics Fundamentals

1.1 What are "Plastics"?

1.2 What are Plastics Made of?

1.3 How to Classify Plastics?

1.4 How are Plastics Identified?

1.5 What are the Physical Properties of Plastics?

1.6 Performance Review - Lesson 1

Lesson 2 Raw Materials and Polymer Synthesis

2.1 Raw Materials for Plastics

2.2 Monomers and Polymers

2.3 Polyethylene Synthesis

2.4 Methods of Polymer Synthesis

2.5 Performance Review - Lesson 2

Lesson 3 Classification of Plastics

3.1 Bonding Forces in Polymers and Their Temperature Behavior

3.2 Identification of Categories of Plastics

3.3 Thermoplastics

3.4 Cross-Linked Plastics (Elastomers and Thermosets)

3.5 Fabrication and Processing Methods

3.6 Methods for Shaping Thermoplastics

3.7 Performance Review - Lesson 3

Lesson 4 Deformation Behavior of Plastics

4.1 Behavior of Thermoplastics

4.2 Amorphous Thermoplastics

4.3 Semicrystalline Thermoplastics

4.4 Behavior of Cross-Linked Plastics

4.5 Performance Review - Lesson 4

Lesson 5 Time-Dependent Behavior of Plastics

5.1 Behavior of Plastics Under Load

5.2 Effect of Time on Mechanical Behavior

5.3 Recovery Behavior of Plastics

5.4 Dependence of Plastics on Temperature and Time

5.5 Performance Review - Lesson 5

Lesson 6 Physical Properties

6.1 Density

6.2 Thermal Conductivity

6.3 Electrical Conductivity

6.4 Transparency

6.5 Material Characteristics of Plastics

6.6 Performance Review - Lesson 6

Lesson 7 Fundamentals of Rheology

7.1 Fundamentals

7.2 Flow and Viscosity Curves.

7.3 Flow Behavior of Plastic Melts

7.4 Melt Flow Index (MFI)

7.5 Performance Review - Lesson 7

Lesson 8 Plastic Applications

8.1 Fundamentals

8.2 Requirements Criteria - Material Selection - Manufacturing Processes

8.3 Examples of Plastic Applications

8.4 Performance Review - Lesson 8

Lesson 9 Plastics Compounding

9.1 Fundamentals

9.2 Metering

9.3 Mixing

9.4 Plasticizing

9.5 Pelletizing

9.6 Crushing

9.7 Performance Review - Lesson 9

Lesson 10 Extrusion

10.1 Fundamentals

10.2 Extrusion Lines

10.3 Coextrusion

10.4 Extrusion Blow Molding

10.5 Blown Film Process

10.6 Performance Review - Lesson 10

Lesson 11 Injection Molding

11.1 Fundamentals

11.2 Injection Molding Machine

11.3 The Injection Mold

11.4 Process Flow

11.5 Other Injection Molding Processes

11.6 Examples and Products

11.7 Performance Review - Lesson 11

Lesson 12 Fiber-Reinforced Composites (FRC)

12.1 Fundamentals

12.2 Materials

12.3 Process Flow

12.4 Hand Lay-Up

12.5 Automated Processing Methods

12.6 Performance Review - Lesson 12

Lesson 13 Plastic Foams

13.1 Fundamentals

13.2 Properties of Foams

13.3 Foam Production

13.4 Examples and Products

13.5 Performance Review - Lesson 13

Lesson 14 Thermoforming

14.1 Fundamentals

14.2 Process Steps

14.3 Technical Installations

14.4 Examples and Products

14.5 Performance Review - Lesson 14

Lesson 15 Additive Manufacturing

15.1 Fundamentals

15.2 Plastics for Additive Manufacturing

15.3 Operating Steps and Process Parameters

15.4 Examples and Products

15.5 Performance Review - Lesson 15

Lesson 16 Plastic Welding

16.1 Fundamentals

16.2 Process Steps

16.3 Welding Processes

16.4 Examples and Products

16.5 Performance Review - Lesson 16

Lesson 17 Machining Plastics.

17.1 Fundamentals

17.2 Cutting Processes

17.3 Performance Review - Lesson 17

Lesson 18 Bonding of Plastics

18.1 Fundamentals

18.2 Bondability and Adhesive Joints

18.3 Classification of Adhesives

18.4 Bonding Process

18.5 Examples and Products

18.6 Performance Review - Lesson 18

Lesson 19 Plastic Waste

19.1 Fundamentals

19.2 Plastics Production and Its Applications

19.3 Plastic Products and Lifetime

19.4 Avoiding and Recycling Plastic Waste

19.5 Circular Economy in Plastics Business

19.6 Performance Review - Lesson 19

Lesson 20 Plastics Recycling

20.1 Fundamentals

20.2 Mechanical Recycling

20.3 Chemical Recycling

20.4 Thermal Recovery

20.5 Recycling of Plastic Waste

20.6 Examples and Products

20.7 Performance Review - Lesson 20

Lesson 21 Qualification in Plastics Processing

21.1 Fundamentals

21.2 Plastics Training in Industry

21.3 Plastics Training in the Skilled Trades/Crafts Sector

Appendix Selected Literature

Appendix Glossary of Plastics Technology

Appendix Answers.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-56990-935-0

OCLC:

1411298791