Provides a simplified and practical approach to designing with plastic materials. It enables the reader to recognize the fundamental considerations necessary when designing products with plastics pertaining to the different processes and different plastics. Intended for both technical and non-technical readers, it encompasses the relation of materials and processes to understanding the art of designing.

It differs from other books in that it concentrates on the methodology of design. Whereas new material data and fabrication data change constantly, the basics do not.

After introducing the design basics, the book moves on to discuss those factors which influence design. Design features and concepts are then covered, as is how to interpret the plethora of data available. Cost estimation, a key factor of the design process, is investigated in detail before the relative merits of the different types of plastics and processing techniques are presented. It finishes with a look at the how the design of individual elements effect the final product design.

The information contained is invaluable to even the most experienced designers and engineers as well as providing a firm basis for the novice. It provides a complete review of all aspects of the design process from the practical to the theoretical, and the elementary to the advanced.

Contents Include:
Introduction; Design Influencing Factor; Product Design Feature; Designing Plastic Product; Testing and Meaning of Test Data; Plastic Material Formation and Variation; Material Property; Plastic Processing; Cost Estimating; Summary.