Injection Molding

This book attempts to survey the state of the science and technology of the injection molding process. It represents a comprehensive, balanced mix of practical and theoretical aspects for a wide range of injection molding applications. The authors of the 21 chapters are experts and leaders in their respective areas of specialization in the injection molding field. While it is not possible to cover all aspects of such a dynamic growing field, we hope that the reader will find sufficient information and background to become acquainted, at various levels of depth, with key components of the science and technology of injection molding.

Contents:
Injection Molding: Introduction and General Background
Injection Molding Machines, Tools, and Processes
The Plasticating System for Injection Molding Machines
Non-Conventional Injection Molds
Gas Assisted Injection Molding
Water Injection Techniques (WIT)
Flow Induced Fiber Micro-Structure in Injection Molding of Fiber
Reinforced Materials
Injection Foam Molding
Powder Metal Injection Molding
Micro Injection Molding
Internal Visualization of Mold Cavity and Heating Cylinder
Injection Molding Control
Optimal Design for Injection Molding
Development of Injection Molding Simulation
Three-Dimensional Injection Molding Simulation
Viscoelastic Instabilities in Injection Molding
Evolution of Structural Hierarchy in Injection Molded Semicrystalline
Polymers
Modeling Aspects of Post-Filling Steps in Injection Molding
Volumetric and Anisotropic Shrinkage in Injection Moldings of
Thermoplastics
Three-Dimensional Simulation of Gas-Assisted and Co-Injection
Molding Processes
Co-Injection Molding of Polymers