Journal article
Polymer processing
Abstract
After a brief introduction to the various types of polymers in use and the size and impact of the polymer processing industry, this overview focuses on the most important processes for thermoplastic materials, namely extrusion and injection moulding. Single and twin screw extruders are used for melting and pumping of polymers and for die extrusion for the production of film, sheet, pipe, tubing, profiles and fibres. Injection moulding is the …
Authors
Vlachopoulos J; Strutt D
Journal
Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 19, No. 9, pp. 1161–1169
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
9 2003
DOI
10.1179/026708303225004738
ISSN
0267-0836