| Description |
1 online resource (1627 pages) |
| Series |
PDL plastics design library |
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PDL handbook series |
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PDL handbook series.
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| Contents |
1. Outline of the Actual Situation of Plastics Compared to Conventional Materials; Abstract; 1.1 Polymers: The Industrial and Economic Reality Compared to Traditional Materials; 1.2 What are Thermosets, Composites, and Hybrids?; 1.3 Plastics: An Answer to the Designer's Main Problems; 1.4 Outline of the Technical and Economic Possibilities of Processing; 1.5 Environmental Constraints; 1.6 The Final Material/Process/Cost Compromise; 1.7 Useful Source Examples for Initiation of In-Depth Studies. 2. The Plastics Industry: Economic Overview; Abstract; 2.1 Overview of the Global Plastics Industry; 2.2 Market Shares of the Various Thermoset Families in the Main Industrialized Countries; 2.3 Market Shares of Composites; 2.4 Market Shares for the Main Application Sectors; 2.5 Importance of the Various Processing Modes; 2.6 The Mature Markets; 2.7 The Emerging Markets: China, India, Brazil, and Russia; 2.8 Consumption Growth Trends; 2.9 Structure of the Plastic Processing Industry; 2.10 Plastic Costs; 2.11 Survey of Main Markets. 2.12 Applications of the Main Thermoset and Composite Families2.13 Application Examples of the Main Reinforcements; 2.14 Applications of the Main Processing Methods; 2.15 The Future: Economic Features and New Applications; References; 3.2 ISO and ASTM Standards Concerning Polymer Testing; 3.3 Material Selection; 3.4 Precision of the Molded Parts; 3.5 Schematic Comparison of Thermoset and Composite Properties; 3.6 Crosslinking, Curing, Hardening; 3.7 Upgrading and Customization of Raw Polymers: Formulation; 3.8 Analysis and Diagnostic Equipment; 3.9 Environmental Trends. 3. Basic Criteria for the Selection of ThermosetsAbstract; 3.1 Evaluation of Plastic Properties; 4. Detailed Accounts of Thermoset Resins for Molding and Composite Matrices; Abstract; 4.1 Polyurethanes (PUR), Polyureas, Polyisocyanurates; 4.2 Unsaturated Polyesters (UP); 4.3 Phenolic resins (PF); 4.4 The Amino Resins: Melamine (MF) and Urea-Formaldehyde (UF); 4.5 Epoxides or Epoxy Resins (EP); 4.5.1 General Properties; 4.6 Polyimides (PI); 4.7 Silicones or Polysiloxanes (MQ, PMQ, PVMQ, VMQ, or SI) and Fluorosilicones (FMQ, FVMQ, or FSI); 4.8 Polycyanates or Cyanate Esters (Cy). .9 Other Thermosets4.10 Thermosets from Renewable Raw Materials; References; 5. Thermoset Processing; Abstract; 5.1 Solid Thermoset Processing; 5.2 Liquid Thermoset Processing; 5.3 Thermoset Machining; 5.4 Thermoset Assembly; 5.5 Curing; 5.6 Another Way: Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Prototyping and eManufacturing; 5.7 Processing Trends: Cheaper, Faster, Easier, Greener; 5.8 Starting Points for Manufacturer, Converter and Equipment Maker Search; References; 6. Composites; Abstract; 6.1 Definitions; 6.2 Reminder of Some Basic Principles |
| Summary |
This book bridges the technology and business aspects of thermosets, providing a practical guide designed for engineers working in real-world industrial settings. The author explores the criteria for material selection, provides information on material properties for each family of thermosets, and discusses the various processing options for each material type. He explains advantages and disadvantages of using thermosets and composites in comparison to competing materials and assesses cost aspects, enabling the reader to balance out technical and economic constraints when choosing a thermos |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on Dec. 9, 2013) |
| Subject |
Thermosetting plastics.
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Plastics industry and trade.
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thermoset.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Plastics industry and trade
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Thermosetting plastics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781455731251 |
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1455731250 |
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