Full Description
Troubleshooting extrusion problems is one of the most challenging tasks for everyone involved in extrusion operations. It requires a good understanding of the extrusion process, knowledge of the material properties, good instrumentation, good analysis tools, and a systematic and logical approach.
This book addresses all issues crucial in extrusion troubleshooting. In addition, industrial case studies, richly illustrated with photographs and photomicrographs, are used to provide exemplary approaches to efficient problem analysis and problem solving.
Contents
Requirements for Efficient Troubleshooting
Tools for Troubleshooting
Systematic Troubleshooting
Case Studies: Film Coextrusion - Degradation in the Middle Layer
Film Coextrusion with Interfacial Problems
Lines in Extruded Film
Color Variation in Fibers
Film with Poor Transparency
Wear Problem in Film Extrusion
Multilayer Film with Appearance Problems
Dispersion Problem in HDPE Bottles
Polymer Degradation
Heat Sealing Problems in Coextruded Film
Output Problem in Blown Film Line
Master Batch Selection
Pipe Extrusion Problems
Systematic Problem Solving
Machine Troubleshooting and Maintenance.



