Polymer Extrusion

“Polymer Extrusion” by Chris Rauwendaal continues to be the essential handbook that bridges the gap between theory and practice in the extrusion field. Since its 1st edition in 1986, it has been extensively revised and updated with many new developments, and this 6th edition brings it up to date once again. It provides the practicing polymer engineer and chemist, with the theoretical and the practical tools for successful extrusion operations, and incorporates the many new developments in extrusion theory and machinery that have occurred over the last years. Among the new content is a new chapter covering additive manufacturing, including analysis of heating and melting in fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers, as well as various additions, updates, and other small improvements throughout. Contents: • Different Types of Extruders • Extruder Hardware • Instrumentation and Control • Fundamental Principles • Important Polymer Properties • Functional Process Analysis • Extruder Screw Design • Die Design • Twin Screw Extruders • Troubleshooting Extruders • Modeling and Simulation of the Extrusion Process