Mold Engineering (Second Edition)

Author: (Canada) H. Reis, translated by Zhu Yuangji et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The new revised edition of "Mold Engineering" (Second Edition) – This excellent work comprehensively discusses all aspects of designing and manufacturing thermoplastic molds. Although this book focuses on injection molds, many of the issues discussed are also applicable to other types of molds, such as blow molds and thermosetting plastic molds. The book introduces the guiding principles of mold design step by step, starting from the plastic part drawing to the completed mold assembly drawing. These practical methods make this book particularly valuable for engineering students and mold design professionals in the industry. The main content of the book:
Part 1: Basic Knowledge of Molds, Injection Machines, Plastic Materials, and Their Products
Mold Engineering Introduction → Basic Functions of Molds → Requirements for Molds → General Guidelines for Mold Design → Plastic Identification
Part 2: General Guidelines for Mold Design
Mold Conceptual Design → Molding Operations → Plastic Shrinkage → Mold Surface Tolerances → Gate and Runner → Venting → Ejection → Mold Cooling → Thermal Expansion → Sandwich Molds
Part 3: Special Considerations for Mold Designers
Mold Material Specifications → Templates → Metal Fatigue → Mold Screws → Nuts → Mold and Mold Part Installation → Gas and Hydraulic Drivers → Designers' Calculation Rules
Part 4: Mold Performance
Mold Performance and Lifespan → Frequently Asked Questions About Mold Performance → Cycle Time → Wall Thickness → Part Dimensions and Shape → Crystallinity → Forces in the Mold → Preload → Wear and Lubrication → Pressed Manufacturing of Mold Parts