Practical Guide to Rubber Injection Moulding

This book is aimed at potential customers and personnel in the injection moulding industry, and emphasises quality control, including working to the ISO 9001 Standard. It also highlights the need to consider the economics of operation prior to taking on new projects. Above all, the customer-manufacturer relationship is emphasised at all stages. The customer is encouraged to examine the capabilities of the manufacturer, and the manufacturer is encouraged to develop a good understanding of the exact requirements of the customer. This book is of value to all areas of a company, from those who pur.

10.6.1 Control of the Bonding Agent.

9781847357076_Front Cover; 9781847357076_Contents; Preface; Market Leader: Introduction; 1.1 Perfection of the Process; 1.2 Historical Background; 1.2.1 Practical Considerations; Reference; Setting the Parameters: Initial Stages; 2.1 The Quality System; 2.2 Shape; 2.3 Polymer Compatibility; 2.4 Production Volume; 2.5 Start of Production; 2.6 Component Design; 2.6.1 The Enquiry Stage; 2.6.2 Finalising the Component Shape; 2.6.3 Compound Design; 2.6.3.1 Oils and Solvents; 2.6.3.2 Gases; 2.6.3.3 Water; 2.6.3.4 Temperature; 2.6.4 Engineering Requirements; 2.6.4.1 Resilience or Damping.

2.6.4.2 Fatigue ResistanceReferences; The Rubber Compound; 3.1 Specification; 3.2 Selection of Polymer; 3.3 Hardness or Modulus; 3.4 Compound Design and Cost; 3.5 Factors that Adversely Affect Processing; 3.5.1 Scorch; 3.5.2 Effect of Temperature; 3.5.3 Compound Viscosity; 3.5.4 Moisture; 3.5.5 Gel; 3.6 Mixing; 3.6.1 Weighing of Ingredients; 3.6.2 Mixing Cycles; 3.7 Compounding Ingredients; 3.7.1 Polymers; 3.7.1.1 Natural Rubber; 3.7.1.2 Synthetic Polymers; 3.7.1.3 Peptisers; 3.7.1.4 Zinc Oxide; 3.7.1.5 Stearic Acid and Activation; 3.7.1.6 Fillers; 3.7.1.7 Process Aids; 3.7.1.8 Process Oils.

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