Polymer Processing

This book covers polymer 3D printing through basics of technique and its implementation. It begins with the discussion on fundamentals of new-age printing, know-how of technology, methodology of printing, and product design perspectives. It includes aspects of CAD along with uses of Slicer software, image analysis software and MATLAB® programming in 3D printing of polymers. It covers choice of polymers for printing subject to their structure-property relationship, troubleshooting during printing, and possible uses of waste plastics and other waste materials.

Key Features

• Explores polymeric material printing and design
• Provides information on the potential for the transformation and manufacturing, reuse and recycling of polymeric material
• Includes comparison of 3D printing and injection moulding
• Discusses CAD design and pertinent scaling-up process related to polymers
• Offers basic strategies for improvement and troubleshooting of 3D printing

This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in polymer and mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering.