Bøger udgivet af B. Mitchell-Dos Santos

In this single handbook, the editors aim to give a diverse audience of readers a complete account of all aspects of PVC - from monomer manufacture to polymerization; the gamut of such additives as stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, impact modifiers, fillers and reinforcing agents; blends and alloys; compounding and processing; characterization; combustion resistance and weatherability; product engineering design; applications; environmental and safety; and finally the PVC industry dynamics. The handbook contains both practical formulation information as well as a mechanistic view of why PVC behaves as it does.

Life After 100,000 Miles is written for the non-mechanic and novice mechanic. You can use this basic information for many makes and models of vehicles .Learn how to maintain your vehicle on a small budget. Learn how your vehicle operates. Learn about the funny noises your vehicle is making, and learn how to stop the funny noises. After reading the book, your attitude toward your vehicle will change, and you will appreciate your vehicle more. Ask yourself these four questions. Do I want to keep my vehicle longer? Do I want to reduce my vehicle's maintenance costs? How do I find a reputable repair shop? Do I know what questions to ask the mechanic at a repair shop? Learn to be prepared for changing weather conditions and different driving situations. Your driving habits affect the longevity of your vehicle. Learn what mechanics are doing to your vehicle. I show you what I did to keep my mini-van operating past 100,000 miles in my book Life After 100,000 Miles.

The manufacturing process for preparing very thin polymer products has developed into what is arguably the largest outlet for synthetic polymers. The central theme of this volume is the developments in process hardware and operating techniques that permit increasingly high production rates, optimum property development, unusual degrees of molecular orientation, and the coextrusion of multi-layer, multi-component film and sheet. The strong relationships and the interdependence of these developments on the achievements in polymer design, such as rheology and mechanical and optical properties, are also discussed.Contents:· Film Processing Overview and Introductory Rheology· Flat Die Analysis· Spiral Die Analysis· Die Control System of Film Thickness Distribution· Kinematics, Dynamics and Physical Properties of Blown Film· Bubble Instability: Experimental Evaluation· Optical Properties and Structural Characteristics of Tubular Film· Theoretical Analysis of Film Deformation Behavior in Casting· Analysis of Draw Resonance Instability in the Film Casting Process· Multilayer Films· Biaxially Oriented Films· Influence of Processing Conditions on Structure and Physical Properties of Biaxially Stretched Engineering Thermoplastics· Theoretical Analysis of Tentering Process· Double Bubble Tubular Film Process System and Theoretical Analysis of Stress Development and Scale-up Rule.

This book provides the beginning engineer with the principles of rubber science and technology: what rubber is, how it behaves, and how to design engineering components with rubber.It introduces the reader to the principles on which successful use of rubber depends and offers solutions to the questions engineers in rubber processing face every day:- How is an elastomer chosen and a formulation developed- Why is rubber highly-elastic and relatively strong- How to estimate the stiffness and the strength of a product- How to guarantee high quality and durabilityThe authors describe current practices in rubber engineering. At the end of each chapter, sample questions and problems (together with solutions) are provided, allowing the reader to gauge how well he/she has mastered the material.Contents: - Materials and Compounds- Elasticity- Dynamic Mechanical Properties- Strength- Mechanical Fatigue- Durability- Design of Components- Finite Element Analysis- Test and Specifications.

The book gives a state-of-art overview on all aspects of micro- and nanomechanics of polymers, polymeric blends, and composites. Major issues tackled include experimental techniques to study the mechanical performance of polymer systems, especially with respect to molecular, supermolecular and filler architectures on suitable model materials; prediction methods for the mechanical performance (short and long term properties); modeling tools and approaches. All these aspects are highlighted for polymeric systems of both academic and practical relevance.

The injection molding industry has a new, up-to-date, comprehensive handbook. Serving engineers, professionals, and others involved in this important industry sector, the handbook thoroughly covers every detail of the machine and the process. This all-encompassing resource also includes the topics directly affecting the injection molding process, such as materials, process control, simulation, design, and troubleshooting.

The focus of Understanding Blow Molding is on hands-on practical applications, which will benefit those new to the plastic blow molding industry, as well as those who are experienced but may not have been exposed to all facets of a blow molding plant. People from various disciplines such as product and manufacturing engineering, marketing, design, research and development, as well as operation personnel, will also gain insight into solving the everyday problems of a blow molding operation.

It has been well-recognized that polymer blends offer a key option in solving emerging application requirements. The ability to combine existing polymers into new compositions with commercializable properties offers the advantage of reduced research and development expense compared to the development of new monomers and polymers to yield a similar property profile. An additional advantage is the much lower capital expense involved with scale-up and commercialization. Another specific advantage of polymer blends versus new monomer/polymer compositions is that blends often offer property profile combinations not easily obtained with new polymeric structures. In the rapidly emerging technology landscape, polymer blend technology can quickly respond to developing needs.

Polyolefins, the polymers synthesized from olefinic monomers, are the major commercial thermoplastics. They are also important elastomers and the components of major thermoplastic elastomers. Polyethylene and polypropylene in volume are the two largest thermoplastics and are fabricated into filaments, films, and moldings. For the first time, the reader will find a comprehensive description of the structuring of molten polyolefins in fiber, film and molding processes with correlation between structural order such as crystalline unit cell, polymorphic effect and orientation, and processing parameters.

Describing all classes of polymeric foams, including their chemistry, synthesis, commercial production methods, properties, and applications, this handbook is designed to support engineers in their effort to develop practical solutions for industrial design and manufacturing challenges.

The book covers chemistry of thermoset elastomers, but only to the extent needed for understanding how to process them through a manufacturing environment and how they react in various manufacturing methods. The focus of the book is to provide in-depth coverage of tooling, processing, and secondary operations that can improve manufacturing efficiencies. Detailed and easy to understand diagrams display specific conditions and how they can be improved upon. Innovative ideas and solutions are shared and discussed.1. Introduction to Rubber Chemistry2. Compounding, Mixing and Equipment3. Materials4. Product Design5. Material Testing for Rubber6. Polymer Flow7. Molding Methods8. Compression Molding9. Transfer Molding10. Injection Molding11. LSR12. Secondary Operations and Additional Methods13. Rubber Molding Processing

The book covers the major aspects of rubber compounding. For the first time, the reader will find all relevant issues, whether it is machine design, process technology, or material parameters, covered in one comprehensive volume. - Compounding (System Description)- The Mixer - Process Technology in Compounding- Correlation between Material Parameters and the Compounding Process - Correlation between Processing and Properties for Technical Parts Made from Rubber- Properties of Synthetic Polymers during Compounding- Production of Silica Compounds- Physical Phenomena in the Manufacture of Rubber Compounds

Ideal for any manufacturing engineer, designer, operator, machinist, or toolmaker who wants to learn all the secrets of Electrical Discharge Machining, this important book reveals EDM's unique capabilities and provides the reader with a clear understanding ofboth the practical and theoretical aspects the technology. Full coverage is given to both wire and vertical EDM, and the book containsmany tips and ideas to improve performance that can't be found in any other book. Unusual topics include discharge dressing,innovative flushing techniques, and advances in CNC EDM strategies that will save both time and money. It also contains informationon troubleshooting, purchasing a machine, moldmaking, preventive maintenance, and selecting and filtering water and dielectrics.About the authorE. Bud Guitrau works for a major EDM company and has been involved in EDM for almost 25 years. As a writer, he was on the staff ofEDM TODAY magazine for four years and most recently helped complete the EDM section of the latest edition of Machinery's Handbook.