Technology of thermoforming

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This thorough text covers thermoforming processes and products. It moves from a relatively simple approach to more technical in-depth consideration, featuring examples and guidelines to illustrate all technical aspects. Contents: - Definitions, History, Methods, and Equipment - Polymeric Materials - Heating the Sheet - Stretching the Sheet - Cooling and Trimming the Part - Molds - Parts Design - Producing Sheet and Film - Latest Technologies - Set-Up Protocols, Trouble-shooting, and the Economics of Thermoforming