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Adhesion Failures of Plastics Bonded to Various Materials

Presented by: Myer Ezrin, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, January 31, 2006
$99.00
Description:
Plastics are bonded in many applications to a wide variety of materials, including metals, ceramics and the same or other plastics. The adhesive may be the plastic, such as bonding metal to metal. Failure of the adhesive bond may be due to (1) formulation additives migrating into the adhesive bond, (2) extraneous foreign contaminants, (3) environmental conditions such as water and temperature, (4) physical effects of the bonded materials such as coating thickness. Differences in coefficient of thermal expansion, such as metal and plastic, may stress the adhesive bond as temperature changes.

Creep Rupture and Stress Relaxation in Plastic Product Design and Failure

Presented by: Don Duvall, Engineering Systems Inc., June 11, 2009
$99.00
Description:
The time-dependent mechanical properties of polymeric materials can create problems with product design and performance, but most engineers receive training only in working with linear elastic, time-independent material property behavior. This presentation will focus on how time-dependent material properties are measured, presented, and utilized in both product design and failure analysis.

Environmental Stress Cracking

Presented by: Jeffrey Jansen, Stork Technimet, Inc., December 13, 2007
$99.00
Description:
If you deal with plastic components, then “Environmental Stress Cracking and Other Solvent Effects” will provide you with information that will enhance your understanding of the interaction between chemicals and plastic resins, and help prevent premature failure. Topics covered during this session include introduction to environmental stress cracking and other solvent effects and explanation of the failure mechanisms characteristic of chemical/plastic interaction. Case studies of several common polymeric failure modes associated with chemical interaction will be presented.

Failure Analysis & Prevention

Presented by: Alan Kasner, Bodycote Materials Testing, April 23, 2003
$99.00
Description:
This course will provide a general overview of techniques used to accomplish failure analysis & prevention of failure of polymeric parts. It is not meant to be inclusive, but instead it will provide insight to the technician/engineer/chemist who infrequently encounters failure analysis in their job.

Failure Analysis of Plastic and Rubber Materials. Part 3: Chemical-Analysis Methods

Presented by: Alan Sentman, Polymer Solutions Inc., January 22, 2009

$99.00
Description:
Failure analysis serves to identify and explain the root cause of a material or product failure. In the laboratory, materials are routinely intentionally tested to “failure” as part of quality-assurance procedures or product-improvement initiatives. In the field, materials or products may fail in an expected manner because of obvious abuse. In other instances, failure may be less obvious and unexpected. This presentation will concentrate on the chemical-analysis methods frequently used to determine the base polymer and major additives present in a failed sample.

Failure Analysis of Plastic and Rubber Materials. Part 4: Molecular Weight and Additives Analysis

Presented by: Jason Todd, Polymer Solutions Inc., January 29, 2009

$99.00
Description:
Failure analysis serves to identify and explain the root cause of a material or product failure. In the laboratory, materials are routinely intentionally tested to “failure” as part of quality-assurance procedures or product-improvement initiatives. In the field, materials or products may fail in an expected manner because of obvious abuse. In other instances, failure may be less obvious and unexpected.

Failure Analysis of Plastics, Part I

Presented by: Jeffrey Jansen, Stork Technimet, Inc., October 24, 2006
$99.00
Description:
If you deal with plastic components, "Failure Analysis of Plastics" will answer many questions that arise when a failure occurs. Topics covered during this session include materials definition of failure and why a failure analysis should be performed as well as the objectives of a failure analysis and the typical sequence of steps taken.

Failure Analysis of Plastics, Part II

Presented by: Jeffrey Jansen, Stork Technimet, Inc., October 31, 2006
$99.00
Description:
If you deal with plastic components, "Failure Analysis of Plastics" will answer many questions that arise when a failure occurs. Topics covered during this session include materials definition of failure and why a failure analysis should be performed as well as the objectives of a failure analysis and the typical sequence of steps taken.

Fatigue of Plastics

Presented by: Jeffrey Jansen, Stork Technimet, Inc.,May 30, 2006
$99.00
Description:
The exposure of plastic materials to dynamic stress can produced several different responses, and will certainly alter the mechanical properties of the material. Fatigue is a very important failure mechanism for plastic components and a clear understanding of its implications is essential. Topics covered will include fatigue failure mechanisms for plastics, factors effecting fatigue resistance, and fatigue testing. The effects of fatigue loading will be reviewed and case studies are used to illustrate failure resulting from dynamic stress loading.

Fatigue, Stress, and Strain of Rubber Components: Guide for Design Engineers

Judson T. Bauman, 2009; 240 pages

$100.00
Description:

This text emphasizes the mechanical behavior of elastomers. It discusses the molecular and micro configurations of the rubber matrix and how they produce the observed mechanical behavior.

The fatigue testing of specimens, curve fitting of equations to the test data, and the use of such equations in life prediction are covered comprehensively. Stress-strain testing and behavior are covered to the extent relevant to fatigue analysis. Also, the text covers the application of finite element analysis to components to determine high stress points that are vulnerable to fatigue failure.

Handbook of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, 3rd Edition

Vishu Shah, 2007, 654 pages
ISBN: 
9780471671893
$134.00
Description:
Complete resource for testing plastic for everyone involved in the plastics industry. It presents a major compilation of the basic knowledge of testing plastics in an easy-to-read, easy-to-use format. Individual chapters cover the basic concepts of testing, including the purpose of specifications and standards.

Introduction to Plastics Testing

Presented by: Glenn Sime, Plastics Technology Laboratories, Inc., April 28, 2005
$99.00
Description:
Introduction to Plastics Testing is a sure way to learn about equipment and methods used to bend, break, burn and otherwise characterize polymeric materials used across the wide range of consumer and industrial applications. Engineers, designers, and processors will learn the basic terminology and methods used to solve problems, and improve processing efficiencies. The Introduction to Plastics Testing will show how testing can be applied to the many forms of plastic including the raw resin pellets, injection molded parts, or extruded film, sheet and tube.

Plastic Parts Failure Analysis and Product Liability

Presented by: Vishu Shah, Consultek, November 1, 2007
$99.00
Description:
This presentation has been designed to highlight the principles of Failure Analysis, Failure Prevention and Product Liability as it relates to plastic parts. Understanding why plastic parts fail will help you correct and prevent premature failures and develop safe, successful, cost-effective products. The workshop will focus on the main reasons behind part failures and how to solve the most common and troublesome problems facing the designers, manufacturers and end-users of plastic products. Product Liability lawsuits can have devastating effect on businesses.

Plastics Pocket Power- Aging and Chemical Resistance

C. Bonten, R. Berlich, 2001, 128 pages, Spiral bound
ISBN: 
1569903328, 9781569903322
$22.00
Description:
The Plastics Pocket Power Series was developed with the plastics processor in mind. These small 3"x5" books are practical reference tools that contain all of the pertinent data plastics processors need to overcome the day-to-day challenges. This powerful tool provides you with an overview of the different interacting aging mechanisms and their influence on plastic parts and their properties. The unique table of chemical resistance delivers information on how the major plastic materials hold up to chemical influences: from acetic acid to zinc chlorides.

Plastics Testing and Characterization: Industrial Applications

By Alberto Naranjo, Maria del Pilar Noriega, Tim Osswald, Alejandro Roldan-Alzate, Juan Diego Sierra, 2008, 375 pages
ISBN: 
9781569904251
$102.00
Description:
Designed to provide a polymer materials testing and characterization background to both engineering students and practicing engineers, this book is written at an intermediate level. It contains information and industrial case studies that engineers need to make informed decisions about selecting appropriate testing techniques and to effectively troubleshoot problems encountered in polymer characterization and processing. Part designers, processors, and raw-material suppliers will also find the information useful.

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Polymer Testing

Edited by Wolfgang Grellmann, Sabine Seidler, 2007, 680 pages
ISBN: 
978156990409X
$102.00
Description:
In order to determine the true performance envelope of a plastic material, a comprehensive understanding of plastics behavior, such as its mechanical, thermal, electrical, rheological, physical and chemical properties as well as environmental resistance is necessary.

Runner and Gating Design Handbook - Tools for Successful Injection Molding 2nd Edition

Donald C. Hylton, 2004, 86 pages
ISBN: 
1569903662, 9781569903667
$42.00
Description:
This overview of plastics testing provides an understanding of how polymer structure and morphology affect properties that are important for plastics processing and how to test for these properties. The reader will get an overview of basic material testing, the specific properties tested, and why they are important. The book also provides insight into which tests are useful for predicting the behavior of plastics products after they have been produced and in end-use.


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Troubleshooting for Plastics & Polymers

Presented by: John Herries, Chemir Analytical Services, May 20, 2009
$99.00
Description:
This webinar will discuss common failures and quality problems that plague the plastics industry. It will incorporate case studies, including the analytical techniques used to solve specific challenges. Issues covered will include contamination, physical failures, unknown materials, product liability, and patent-infringement cases. We will conclude with important factors that manufacturers should consider before outsourcing their laboratory testing.

Ultraviolet (UV) Effects on Plastic Materials

Presented by: Jeffrey A. Jansen, Stork Technimet, January 27, 2010
$99.00
Description:
If you work with plastic components that are subject to outdoor exposure, this webinar will enhance your understanding of the interaction between UV radiation-based weathering and plastic resins, and help you prevent the components’ premature failure. Topics covered include an introduction to UV degradation and an explanation of the failure mechanism characteristic of UV radiation/plastic interaction. Case studies associated with UV radiation exposure will be presented.

Understanding the Consequence of Ductile-to-Brittle Transitions in a Plastic Materials Failure Analysis

Presented by: Jeffrey A. Jansen, Stork Technimet, July 8, 2009
$99.00
Description:
The goal of a failure analysis is to identify the mode and cause of the failure. The assignment of the failure mode is often straightforward through fractographic techniques. Comparatively, the determination of the cause of the failure is often less apparent, but it is required if proper corrective action is to be carried out. Many times, the cause of the failure is related to factors that produce a ductile-to-brittle transition within the material. These factors are associated with material, processing, design, and service issues.

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