{"product_id":"plastics-product-design-9781118842713","title":"Plastics Product Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlastics Product Design Provides the reader with access to lessons learned in the author's 40 years of plastics product design experiencePart 1 of the book provides the reader with an introduction to plastics as a design material and a discussion of materials commonly in use today. There is a discussion of a variety of processes available to the designer to make a part along with the design considerations each process will entail. This section also includes a discussion of useful prototyping processes, including advantages and disadvantages of each. Next, the book discusses general design considerations applicable to most plastics product designs.   In Part 2 of the book the author discusses elements of design of a number of generic plastic product types based on his more than 40 years of experience of product design and development for several companies with a variety of products. This section includes discussions of structural components, gears, bearings, hinges, snap fits, packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1: Plastics as a Design Material 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Plastics Materials 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 History of Plastics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Definition of Plastics 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Thermoplastics and Thermosets 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 How Plastics are Made 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 General Plastics Properties 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Plastics Feedstocks and Volumes 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Properties of Plastics 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Melt Flow Index 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Molecular Structure of Polymers 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Thermal Properties of Plastics 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Physical Properties of Plastics 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Electrical Properties 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Flammability 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Overview of Plastics Materials 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Polyethylene 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Polypropylene 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Polystyrene 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Polyvinyl Chloride 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Engineering Plastics 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Cellulosics 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic) 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.3 Polycarbonates 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.4 Polyamides (Nylon) 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.5 Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.6 Thermoplastic Polyesters 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.7 Fluoropolymers 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8 High Performance Polymers 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.1 Polyphenylenes 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.2 Polysulfones 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.3 Polyaramids 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.4 Polyarylether Ketones 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.5 Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs) 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.6 Th ermoplastic Polyimides 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8.7 Polybenzimidazole 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Thermoplastic Elastomers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Biopolymers 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.1 Polylactic Acid 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.3 Polybutylene Succinate 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Thermosets 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.1 Phenolics 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.2 Amino Plastics 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.3 Epoxies 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.4 Thermoset Polyesters 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.5 Thermoset Polyurethanes 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.6 Polydicyclopentadiene 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8.7 Thermoset Polyimides 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Fillers and Reinforcements 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Process Overviews, Advantages and Constraints 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Extrusion 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Injection Molding 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Extrusion Blow Molding 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Injection Blow Molding and Stretch Blow Molding 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Compression Molding 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Transfer Molding 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Rotational Molding 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Reaction Injection Molding 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Thermoforming 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Filament Winding 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Pultrusion 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13 Other Prototyping Processes 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 General Design Considerations 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Shrinkage 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Dimensional Tolerances 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Draft 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Gating 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Coring and Holes 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Rib Design 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Color and Appearance 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Chemical Resistance 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Weathering and Environmental Effects 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Recycling and Recycling Codes 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2: Plastics Product Design 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Structural Components 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Rigidity and Strength 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Creep 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Fatigue 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Torsion 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Impact 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Other Elevated Temperature Considerations 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Enclosures 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Cosmetics 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Structural Support 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Ventilation 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Flammability 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Electrical Considerations 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Packaging and Containers 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Impact and Tear Resistance 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Strength and Rigidity 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Barrier Properties 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Packaging Processes 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Printing and Decorating 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Snap Fits and Hinges 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Snap Fit Designs 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Design of Cantilever Snaps Using Classical Beam Theory 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Assembly and Disassembly 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Non-Rectangular Cantilevered Beams 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Effects of Stress Concentration 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Annular Snap Fits 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Manufacturability 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Plastic Hinges 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Plastic Gears 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 How Gears Work 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Types of Gears 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Terminology 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Gear Tooth Loading 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Contact Stress 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Gear Tolerances 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Gear Tooth Design 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Gear Mesh Conditions and Operating Distances 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Software 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Prototyping 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11 Gear Manufacturability 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.12 Gear Materials 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Bearings 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Wear 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Bearing Life and Performance 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Bearing Design 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Bearing Materials 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Pressure Vessels and Pipes 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Pipe 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Miner’s Rule 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Other Pressure Vessels 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Other Types of Pressure Vessels 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Material and Manufacturing Considerations 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Plastic Optics 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Optical Fundamentals 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Mirrors 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Light Pipes 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Lenses 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Manufacturing Processes for Optical Components 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Measuring Techniques 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Joining Techniques 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Threads and Threading 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Self-Tapping Screws 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Metal Inserts 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Ultrasonic Welding 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Vibration and Hot Plate Welding 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Spin Welding 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Solvent and Adhesive Bonding 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Bolt and Screw Assembly 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Product Design Process 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Design Process 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Material Selection 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Design Services 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Thermal Properties of Selected Generic Materials 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Properties of Selected Structural Components 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Common Abbreviations for Plastic Materials 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 303\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406933172567,"sku":"9781118842713","price":148.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118842713.jpg?v=1730497604","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/plastics-product-design-9781118842713","provider":"Book 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