Describes in easily understood language an outline of injection molding technology, from explaining how molding machines and molds work to the description of the basic elements of injection molds and the various molding techniques used in the past and today. Intended to be read by anyone interested in the subject of plastics technology, it provides important basic technical information useful for a sales and/or service person, buyers, molding machine operators, mold makers and mechanics. It will help them understand the functions and the requirements of molding machines and molds. The book also gives a useful overview of the injection molding industry to students enrolled in plastics courses.

Contents Include:
Introduction to plastics technology, Plastics processing, Injection molding, Other mold features and terminology, Injection molding techniques, Automatic product handling.