Polymer Extrusion by Dr. Chris Rauwendaal

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2. Description: 2001 777 pages 582 figures 49 tables - More than 15 years have passed since the first edition of Polymer Extrusion was published - making it one of the most enduring (and best-selling) books on the subject. And now a new edition of this classic book is available!  Completely revised, the goal of Polymer Extrusion, 4th edition is to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This book demonstrates how extrusion theory can be applied to actual extrusion problems such as screw design, die design, and troubleshooting. Because screw design is an area where misconceptions can still be found, a major chapter is devoted to the logical, step-by-step analysis of the screw design and optimization process. Extensive changes and additions to this new edition make it a must-have for practicing polymer process engineers and chemists. Professors and students in these areas will also find this book very useful. 

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Extrusion machinery

Process Analysis

Practical Applications

Price: $99.95
ISBN US: 1-56990-321-2 
Published: 2001  Edition: Fourth 
Hardbound  777 pages  582 figures  49 tables 

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SPC in Injection Molding and Extrusion By Dr. Chris Rauwendaal

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2000 250 pages 134 figures 30 tables - The goal of this book is to both teach the principles of statistical process control, SPC, and extrusion and injection molding (IM) process technology in an integrated fashion.  The book is intended to help in the introduction of SPC in extrusion and Injection Molding operations; also to teach the main elements of extrusion and IM technology and to show, in detail, how extrusion and Injection Molding machinery should be configured to achieve good performance and how the process can be run most efficiently.  This book can be used by people without experience in statistical process control or extrusion or IM.

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Advanced Statistical Tools, List of Acronyms.  $79.95
ISBN US: 1-56990-285-2
Published: 2000  Edition: First 
Hardbound  250 pages  134 figures  30 tables 

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A video training program "SPC in Extrusion" written by Chris Rauwendaal is available as well and is distributed by the Society of Plastics Engineers for $850.00

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Troubleshooting the Extrusion Process
By Dr. Chris Rauwendaal and Maria del Pilar Noriega E.

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2001 158 pages 103 figures 29 tables - One of the greatest challenges in actual extrusion operations is efficient and rapid problem solving. Extrusion problems often result in downtime and/or out-of-spec product, and this can be very costly. However, because of the nature of the extrusion process, it is often quite difficult to determine the cause of the problem and find the proper solution, particularly if it must be done quickly. 

Despite the industrial importance of extrusion troubleshooting, no book currently deals exclusively with this topic. This book rectifies this situation. 

This book addresses all issues crucial in extrusion troubleshooting. In addition, industrial case studies, which are richly illustrating with color photographs and photomicrographs, are used to provide exemplary approaches to efficient problem analysis and problem solving. 

Both authors have worked in extrusion for many years and have been involved in many troubleshooting projects. Although it is impossible to discuss all possible extrusion problems, it is possible to discuss the main categories and to develop a systematic and methodical approach to solving extrusion problems. In this book, the authors frequently use flow charts and fishbone charts to allow systematic troubleshooting. 
 

PRICE US: $89.95 
ISBN US: 1-56990-320-4 
Published: 2001  Edition: First 
Hardbound  158 pages  102 figures  29 tables 

Understanding Extrusion By Dr. Chris Rauwendaal

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1998, 200 pages 90 figures- This book was written to make basic information on extrusion accessible to people without an engineering degree.  The book is primarily intended for extruder operators, supervisors, and technical service people and focuses on useful and practical information.  There are no equations in the main body of the text; some of the most important equations are incorporated in an appendix at the end of the book. Extensively illustrated, it also covers the latest developments in extrusion technology.

Designed as a companion book for the Interactive Training Extrusion ITX© , it has included in the back of the book a demonstration CD-ROM for  ITX©

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Price: $39.95
ISBN US: 1-56990-233-X 
Published: 1998 
Softbound  200 pages  90 figures 

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Polymer Mixing By Dr. Chris Rauwendaal

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1998, 304 pages 159 figures 17 tables- This book covers the fundamental aspects of polymer mixing as well as modern mixing equipment.  The text emphasizes the basic mechanisms involved in the different mixing processes with a quantitative description of each process.  Mixing equipment discussed includes the single and twin screw extruders with a thorough discussion on the mixing processes occurring in these machines.   Also covered are internal mixers, external mixers, and static mixing devices.   The ability of today's engineers to handle polymer mixing problems quickly and effectively is a must in the polymer processing world.  As an easy reference guide, this book can help solve these problems in the workplace.

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Price...$69.95
ISBN US: I-56990-223-2 
Published: 1998 
Hardbound  304 pages  159 figures  17 tables 

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