Plastics Fabrication and Recycling

Series:
Plastics Engineering
Published:
July 22, 2008 by CRC Press - 216 Pages
Author(s):
Manas Chanda, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Salil K. Roy, Udita Complex, Kolkata West Bengal, India

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ISBN 9781420080629
Cat# 80628
 

Features

  • Examines thermoplastic and thermosetting processes
  • Presents the three main types of spinning processes: melt, dry, and wet spinning
  • Covers foaming processes, foaming agents, and other materials used in foamed polymers
  • Describes industrial rubber compounding and processing technology
  • Discusses the decoration of plastics, including painting operations, printing processes, hot stamping, in-mold decorating, embossing, electroplating, and vacuum metallizing
  • Highlights the recycling of polyurethanes, poly(vinyl chloride), mixed plastics, rubber tires, car batteries, and more

    • Summary

    Derived from the fourth edition of the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook, Plastics Fabrication and Recycling presents the molding and fabrication processes of plastics as well as several important features of plastics recycling.

    The book begins with a discussion of different types of molds and dies, including compression molding, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, reaction injection molding, extrusion, and pultrusion. It then covers spinning, casting, reinforcing, foaming, compounding, and coating processes as well as powder molding, adhesive bonding, and plastics welding techniques. The authors also explore the decoration of plastics, including painting operations, printing processes, hot stamping, in-mold decorating, embossing, electroplating, and vacuum metallizing. They conclude with an overview on key aspects of plastics recycling, developments in the field, and waste recycling problems.

    Table of Contents

    Fabrication Processes
    Types of Processes
    Tooling for Plastics Processing
    Compression Molding
    Transfer Molding
    Injection Molding of Thermoplastics
    Injection Molding of Thermosetting Resins
    Extrusion
    Blow Molding
    Calendering
    Spinning of Fibers
    Thermoforming
    Casting Processes
    Reinforcing Processes
    Reaction Injection Molding
    Structural Reaction Injection Molding
    Resin Transfer Molding
    Foaming Processes
    Rubber Compounding and Processing Technology
    Miscellaneous Processing Techniques
    Decoration of Plastics
    Recycling of Polymers
    Introduction
    Outline of Recycling Methods
    Recycling of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)
    Recycling of Polyurethanes
    Recycling of Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
    Recycling of Cured Epoxies
    Recycling of Mixed Plastics Waste
    Post-Consumer Polyethylene Films
    Recycling of Ground Rubber Tires
    Recycling of Car Batteries
    Plastic Recycling Equipment and Machinery
    Appendices
    Index of Trade Names and Suppliers of Foaming Agents
    Formulations of Polyurethane Foams
    Formulations of Selected PVC Compounds
    Formulations of Selected Rubber Compounds
    Commercial Polymer Blends and Alloys
    Index
    References appear at the end of each chapter.

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