Extrusion Control : Machine, Process, Product

In a very practical and down-to-earth way the author explains how quality in extrusion can be measured, controlled, and improvedIn particular, he conveys an understanding of how extruders should be controlled and what good, closed-loop controls can accomplishThe author's approach and style clearly conveys that he has been involved in this field for many years and that he knows from experience what kind of problems an extrusion operator faces and how to successfully tackle these problemsThis book is a helpful tool to improve and stabilize the extrusion process, thus facilitating a more profitable operation.

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Extruder, Puller, Cutter, Control
Chapter 3 : Control of the Machine
Chapter 4 : Temperature, RPM
Chapter 5 : Control of the Process
Chapter 6 : Melt Temperature, Melt Pressure, Melt Pump
Chapter 7 : Control of the Product
Chapter 8 : Sheet, Blown Film, Tubing and Pipe, Profile, Wire Insulation
Chapter 9 : Specialty Extrusion
Chapter 10 : Coextrusion, "Bump" Tubing, Alternating Polymer, Measurement and Control of Viscosity, Unattended Operation
Chapter 11 : Statistical Quality Control