Wear in plastics processing

Addressing the fundamentals of wear and tribology, this book covers the various wear-reducing measures (special steels, hardening techniques, etc.), and new developments in these technologies. Contents: Economic Importance. General Technical Wear Processes. Tribological Systems in Plastics Processing. Corrosion During Plastics Processing. Plastics Resins and Additives. Metals and Wear-Resistant Hardfacings. Wear Testing. Compounding. Pelletizing and Granulating. Compression and Transfer Molding. Injection Molding. Extrusion. Reaction Injection Molding. Machining. Developmental Trends: Plastic Resins. Materials for Wear Protection. Review: „ ... useful to everyone interested in protection against wear, including steel experts, moulding compound formulators, designers and processors.“ RAPRA Book Reviews