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Plastic Part Design

An Introduction

  • 2nd Edition - October 7, 2010
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Robert Malloy
  • Language: English

The goal of the book is to assist the designer in the development of parts that are functional, reliable, manufacturable, and aesthetically pleasing. Since injection molding is th… Read more

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The goal of the book is to assist the designer in the development of parts that are functional, reliable, manufacturable, and aesthetically pleasing. Since injection molding is the most widely used manufacturing process for the production of plastic parts, a full understanding of the integrated design process presented is essential to achieving economic and functional design goals. Features over 425 drawings and photographs.

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Materials2. Manufacturing Considerations for Injection Molded Parts3. The Design Process and Material Selection4. Structural Design Considerations5. Prototyping and Experimental Stress Analysis6. Assembly of Injection Molded Plastic Parts7. Conversion Constants

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  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 7, 2010
  • Language: English

About the author

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Robert Malloy

Dr. Robert Malloy is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Plastics Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is an active researcher and consultant in the areas of plastics processing, design, and recycling. Dr. Malloy is the author of many publications and patents, including a textbook on the subject of plastic part design. Prior to joining the faculty at Lowell, he was an instructor at the Algerian Petroleum Institute in Annaba, Algeria.

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