Advances in Automation for Plastics Injection Moulding

Advances in Automation for Plastics Injection Moulding
Author: J. M. Mallon
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1859572839

There are few complete technical sources of information available for plastic injection moulders to use relating to automation. This review has been compiled by researching and analysing technical references. It is intended to describe the basics of the technology and to explain how to put the technology to use. The review is supplemented by an indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Polymer Library.

Analysis of Thermoset Materials, Precursors and Products

Analysis of Thermoset Materials, Precursors and Products
Author: Martin J. Forrest
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859573907

This report presents an overview of the chemical analysis of thermosets. Materials based on thermosets present the analyst with considerable challenges due to their complexity and the wide range of polymer types and additives available. This review sets out to present an introduction to the analytical techniques and methods that are used to characterise and carry out quality control work on thermosets, investigate the failure of thermosets products and to deformulate thermoset compounds. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

Mould Sticking, Fouling and Cleaning

Mould Sticking, Fouling and Cleaning
Author: David Packham
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2002
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859573570

This review first discusses mould release and then addresses mould fouling. Significant material and process variables are considered first and then practical guidance on the selection of release agents and surface treatments are addressed. This is followed by advice on mould cleaning and the assessment of mould sticking and mould fouling. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.

Tyre Recycling

Tyre Recycling
Author: Valerie Shulman
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781859574898

This is an expert overview on the topic of tyre recycling. It summarises current practices and the factors that have contributed to their growth and efficacy as viable, economically and environmentally sound methods of dealing with post-consumer tyres. The primary area of study of this report is the EU, but reports from the US have also been cited. Statistics from the EU markets, which illustrate changes in the industry since the inception of the European Tyre Recycling Association a decade ago are incorporated. Around 400 references with abstracts from recent global literature accompany this review, sourced from the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading. A subject index and a company index are included.

Food Contact Rubbers 2

Food Contact Rubbers 2
Author: M. Forrest
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859575222

The objective of this Rapra Review Report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the use of rubber as a food contact material, from an initial description of the types of rubber which are used in the industry, through the formulation of products, and the contact regulations and migration testing regimes, to the research that is on-going to improve its safety and the trends for the future. This report is a completely revised and updated version of Rapra Review Report 119 published in 2000. This Rapra Review Report comprises a concise, expert review, supported by an extensive bibliography compiled from the Rapra Abstracts database on the topic of rubbers in contact with food. This bibliography provides useful additional information on this topical field.

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation VIII

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation VIII
Author: Kesheng Wang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2018-12-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811323755

This proceeding is a compilation of selected papers from the 8th International Workshop of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (IWAMA 2018), held in Changzhou, China on September 25 - 26, 2018. Most of the topics are focusing on novel techniques for manufacturing and automation in Industry 4.0 and smart factory. These contributions are vital for maintaining and improving economic development and quality of life. The proceeding will assist academic researchers and industrial engineers to implement the concepts and theories of Industry 4.0 in industrial practice, in order to effectively respond to the challenges posed by the 4th industrial revolution and smart factory.

Polymer Processing with Supercritical Fluids

Polymer Processing with Supercritical Fluids
Author: Vannessa Goodship
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2005
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781859574942

SCFs are currently the subjects of intense research and commercial interest. Applications such as the RESS (rapid expansion of supercritical fluid solutions) process are part of standard industrial practice. In view of their ever-growing importance in the polymer industry there is a need to fully comprehend how supercritical fluids interrelate with polymeric materials to realise the potential that can be gained from their use. The authors review the basic principles of SCFs and their application within the polymer industry: characteristics and properties, extraction of unwanted residual products, polymerisation solvents, and polymer impregnation. Processing applications such as plasticisation, foaming and blending are also considered. There is discussion of the potential within the polymer recycling industry for use of SCFs as cleaning agents or within supercritical oxidation processes. Around 400 references with abstracts from recent global literature accompany this review, sourced from the Polymer Library, to facilitate further reading. A subject index and a company index are included.

Geosynthetics

Geosynthetics
Author: David I. Cook
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2003
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781859573754

Geosynthetics often play critical roles in civil engineering and it is important that the materials in use can withstand the physical and chemical pressures of the environment. These range from resistance to leachates from landfill to resistance to root damage in soil liners, as well as standard properties such as resistance to creep, oxidation and UV light, and tensile strength. This Rapra Review Report discusses the polymers used in each category of geosynthetics, production methods, test methods and applications. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Automation, and Sustainable Development 2021 (AMAS2021)

Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Automation, and Sustainable Development 2021 (AMAS2021)
Author: Banh Tien Long
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 982
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030996662

This book presents selected, peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Sustainable Development 2021 (AMAS2021), held in the city of Ha Long, Vietnam, from November 4 to 7, 2021. AMAS2021 is a special meeting of the International Conference on Material, Machines and Methods for Sustainable Development (MMMS), with a strong focus on automation and fostering an overall approach to assist policy makers, industries, and researchers at various levels to position local technological development toward sustainable development. The contributions published in this book stem from a wide spectrum of research, ranging from micro- and nanomaterial design and processing, to special applications in mechanical technology, environmental protection, green development, and climate change mitigation. A large group of contributions selected for these proceedings also focus on modeling and manufacturing of ecomaterials.