Industrial Design of Plastics Products

The most comprehensive volume to date on the design and manufacture of plastics

Plastic product design relies on the same formulas and procedures used for the design of metal, yet plastics are unique building materials that require more in-depth knowledge to produce acceptable results. Plastic product designers must address specific quality control concerns in order to produce quality products at acceptable costs. Covering the many variables that impact the success of a plastics manufacturing program, Industrial Design of Plastics Products provides a complete resource for the efficient design and production of plastics.

Industrial Design of Plastics Products lists all steps necessary for effectively designing a plastic product for any industry. Physical properties and agency codes are listed, as well as full checklists for all areas of product design, contract, material selection, assembly techniques, manufacture, tooling, decoration, and shipping. The text also offers a list of examples with corresponding case studies to illustrate key concepts. Other features of this comprehensive volume include:

• An easy-to-understand list of requirements for establishing a manufacturing program
• A discussion of how material properties should be analyzed to achieve a product with the correct properties
• A full set of design equations, including examples of how they should be used and considered when designing a plastic product

• Introduction: Standard Plastic Terminology.
• Plastic Program Analysis and Development.
• Checklists for Product Design, Development, and Manufacture.
• Product Manufacturing Methods.
• Versatility of Design and Assembly with Plastics.
• Material Property Considerations.
• Property Considerations When Designing Products in Plastic.
• Temperature and Electrical Property Effects on Plastics.
• Design Analysis of Material Properties.
• Product Design Considerations.
• Structural Product Analysis.
• Design for Product Performance.
• Product and Tooling Design Guidelines.
• Plastic Product Design and Development Program Analysis.
  Appendix A: Checklist Forms.
  Appendix B: Glossary of Terms Used in Design and Development of Plastic Products.