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"Plastic Injection Molding...manufacturing process fundamentals" is a valuable source of basic information on injection molding of plastics and is intended for all levels from machine operators, engineers, setup persons, moldmakers, up to managers and plant owners looking for an authoritative reference of best practices, charts, diagrams, and data that can be put to use immediately on the shop floor. This book is written by Douglas M. Bryce, a recognized lifetime expert in the field of plastic injection molding.

For anyone interested in designing a plastic product and/or selecting the proper material for one. This is Volume 2 of the PIM (Plastic Injection Molding) Fundamentals series written by Douglas M. Bryce. Just look at some of the subjects covered in this new softcover book: Understanding the molding process, Language of plastics, Reinforcements and fillers, Basic material properties, Applications for specific materials, Determining molding costs, Secondary operations, Testing and failure analysis, Determining product requirements, Product Design considerations, Selecting a vendor, Prototype review. Includes a 44 item Product Design checklist, developed by Mr. Bryce, that anyone can ...

This book, Volume III: Plastic Injection Molding – mold design and construction fundamentals, explains the role of the mold in the injection molding process, and how it should be designed and built. Mold components, various mold materials and some of the more popular mold designs are also discussed. The methods and equipment used for making these molds are explained, along with the important design criteria required for both product and mold design. The book guides the plastic professional or novice through the mold design process to a mold that fully satisfies the customer’s needs.

This book, Volume IV: Plastic Injection Molding – manufacturing startup and management, is the final volume of the PIM 4-volume series and is devoted to the activities required for starting and managing a new molding facility (either custom or proprietary) or expanding a new molding facility. It covers site selection, building layout, determining equipment requirements, calculating investments, computing manufacturing costs and expenses, staffing requirements, quality control procedures, and other subjects related to the startup, procurement, or expansion of an injection molding facility. If you have any interest in owning or managing a plastic injection molding shop this is the book for ...