The second edition of this widely accepted book provides a general understanding of the blow molding process. It offers a practical, hands on approach, concentrating on real life, day to day problems faced by those working to create cost effective blow molded parts. The author uses an integrated approach to plastic part design, considering material properties, process benefits and limitations, mold engineering, decoration, finishing, and assembly techniques, while always keeping a focus on manufacturability issues.
Chapter 1 : Overview
Chapter 2 : Blow Mold Process/Extrusion Blow Molding
Chapter 3 : Materials
Chapter 4 : Molds/Basic
Chapter 5 : Construction
Chapter 6 : Basic Design Considerations
Chapter 7 : Design of Bottles
Chapter 8 : Industrial and Large Parts
Chapter 9 : Other Products
Chapter 10 : CAD in Blow Mold Part Design
Chapter 11 : Finishing and Decoration of Blow Molded Products
Chapter 12 : Fastening and Joining
Chapter 13 : Economics of Blow Molding
