The SPE Guide on Extrusion Technology & Troubleshooting (#0191)
Written By Industry Experts; List Price is $125.00 (Member)  $175.00 (Non-Member) NEW LOW NON-MEMBER PRICE

The book is a tutorial introduction to the extrusion process that focuses on the understanding of the fundamental factors. Its purpose will be the education of extrusion processes at the beginning and intermediate skill levels. After reading the book, a novice will be able to think intelligently about major processes. The intermediate level readers will be able to gain significant knowledge about processes and extrusion related subjects that they do not deal with on a daily basis. Operators, process engineers, and sales and management professionals who deal with extrusion processes will benefit. This book covers the different machine types, auxiliary equipment, basic resins and their uses, as well as major extrusion processes and their troubleshooting.

Features of the Book
Written and approved by industry experts • Comprehensive • Practitioner’s guide
Troubleshooting common problems • State-of-the-art • Troubleshooting Methodology and Tools

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Part I – Extrusion Technology
  • Single Screw Extruders
  • Twin Screw Extruders
  • Alternate Extrusion Systems
  • Control
  • Auxiliary Systems
  • Raw Materials
  • Performance Characterization
  • Computer Design and Analysis
  • Part II – Downstream Processes and Applications
  • Extrusion Compounding
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Blown Film Extrusion
  • Cast Film Extrusion Sheet Extrusion
  • Extrusion Coating
  • Wire and Cable Coating
  • Monofilament Extrusion
  • Rod and Profile Extrusion
  • Co-Extrusion
  • Reactive Extrusion
  • Scrap Reclaim
  • Process/Product Troubleshooting
  • Part III –Common Technologies
  • Co-Extrusion
  • Reactive Extrusion
  • Scrap Reclaim in the Extrusion Process
  • Good Extrusion Practices
  • Appendix 1 - Glossary
  • Appendix 2 - Unit Conversion Factors
  • Appendix 3 - Useful Equations
  • Appendix 4 - Useful Web Sites
  • Appendix 5 - Typical Processing Data
  • Appendix 6 - Author biographies
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