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Rotational Molding: A Practical Guide (The Essential Companion for Rotational Molders Everywhere)

Rotational molding machine - $150,000

Molds to make the part of your dreams - $25,000

Operators to turn your parts into reality - $12/hour

A guide to bring it all together - priceless....

OK, OK so it's actually $350. Many people say that it sounds expensive, but is it really? Ask yourself these questions...

1. How many scrap parts does it take to make $350! (A: The average is between 1 and 25)

2. How quickly can cycle time savings reach $350? (A: At a conservative machine rate of $100 per hour, a one minute cycle saving on a three arm machine running a one hour total cycle (heat, cool, demold) can repay $350 in less than one week)

3. How sure are you that parts are properly cured and that your people know they will perform correctly in service?

4. What happens when you leave for vacation? Are there resources for your most valuable people to turn to? Do they have the best reference available?

 

Rotational Molding: A Practical Guide is an in-depth study of the rotational molding process, bringing together much of the technical work performed in rotomolding around the world over the last 30 years. Paul Nugent is a former Research Centre Manager at The Queen's University of Belfast and spent six years in operations as Director of Technology at Remcon Plastics, Inc. of Pennsylvania. Now, as a consultant to the rotomolding industry, his book combines technical insight and practical approaches to processing issues in a comprehensive single volume.

Need practical tips on rotational molding? 

Want to find out about the latest developments in technology and where they are happening? 

Want to see real-world examples? 

Rotational Molding: A Practical Guide is an easy-to-use reference written in plain, readable English.

Contributions from nine industry experts and many molders and suppliers, complement the academic and industrial experience of the author.

809 Pages 

10” x 7” (254 x 178mm) Format  

320+ Figures  

83 Tables  

References  

Glossary  

Index

 “…Rotational Molding: A Practical Guide is the most comprehensive coverage of this topic published to date. I have no reservations in recommending this book to anyone who is practicing rotational molding or wants to learn more about the process.”                                                                                                                               Glenn Beall, Glenn Beall Plastics Ltd.  

Topics Covered

Rotational Molding Markets

Product Applications

Molding Materials – Past and Present, Properties

Molds – Fabricated, Cast, Alternative Methods

Machinery – Past and Present, Control Systems

Design Considerations – 21 Basic Guidelines

Practical Aspects of Molding

Establishing Optimum Cure

Processing Guides for the Major Material Groups

Bubbles – Formation and Removal

Rotation Speeds and Ratios

Liquid Materials

Venting – Analysis and Size Calculations

Release – Methods and Effects

Cooling – Controls and Effect on Properties and Economics

Multiple Layer Molding

Foaming

Troubleshooting

Color and Additives

Secondary Processes

Process Control

Process Economics

Key Benefits

Easy to Read, Plain English Style
Comprehensive Coverage of All Major Aspects of the Process
Large Section on Practical Aspects of Molding
Quick Reference Subject Index 
 

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