This guide covers a wide range of processes, variations of injection molding techniques, and low volume production techniques used for prototyping and pre-production. Process innovations such as gas-assisted injection molding, multi-live feed molding, deep-draw blow molding and in-mold decoration are included. Each process covered includes: the fit, advantages, disadvantages, materials used, design considerations, and applications and tooling considerations. A series of tables provide a quick reference to compare potential processes during the application development process.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Product Development Considerations
Chapter 2 : Process Selection Considerations
Chapter 3 : Polymer Materials
Chapter 4 : Injection Molding
Chapter 5 : Industrial Blow Molding
Chapter 6 : Rotational Molding
Chapter 7 : Thermoforming
Chapter 8 : Expanded Bead Foam Molding
Chapter 9 : Compression Molding
Chapter 10 : Reaction Injection Molding
Chapter 11 : Resin Transfer Molding
Chapter 12 : Low Volume Production Techniques
Chapter 13 : In-Mold Decoration
Chapter 14 : Assembly Techniques
Index
