The focus of Understanding Blow Molding is on hands-on practical applications, which will benefit those new to the plastic blow molding industry, as well as those who are experienced but may not have been exposed to all facets of a blow molding plant. People from various disciplines such as product and manufacturing engineering, marketing, design, research and development, as well as operation personnel, will also gain insight into solving the everyday problems of a blow molding operation.

This revised second edition is expanded by a comprehensive troubleshooting guide that will prove particularly helpful to any practitioner.

Major Topics Covered in the Contents:

·         Introduction to Plastic Blow Molding

·         Overview of Polymer Materials

·         The Basic Process

·         Extrusion Blow Molding

·         Injection Blow Molding

·         Extrusion Blow Molding Techniques

·         Guidelines to Selecting Industrial Blow Molding Machines

·         Understanding Extrusion Blow Molds

·         Understanding Injection Blow Molds

·         Finishing

·         Troubleshooting