Understanding Extrusion

No engineering degree required! This book presents basic information on extrusion technology. Written for operators, supervisors, technical service professionals, as well as newcomers to the industry and students, this book introduces the process, machinery, process control, materials, and trouble shooting tips. The extended second edition covers high-speed extrusion, how to reduce material cost, efficient extrusion, purging and product changeover, how to reduce energy consumption, and new developments in extruder screw design. Contents: Extrusion Machinery. Instrumentation and Control and Extrusion Lines. Complete Extrusion Lines. Plastics and Properties Important in Extrusion. How an Extruder Works. How to Run an Extruder. How to Troubleshoot Extrusion Problems. New Developments.