The SPE Handbook on Twin Screw
Extrusion is balanced in approach, rather than
focusing either on technical matters or on soft
sciences. The material is intently focused on
the day-to-day experiences and needs of factory
floor personnel and full of practical tips and
cautions. Additionally, the handbook includes
supplemental detail and review questions at the
end of each chapter. It was designed to be used
in conjunction with the SPE
Twin Screw Video Program . The handbook serves as an excellent
introductory volume for new company hires, sales
professionals, operators, and others associated
with single screw extrusion operations. The material
is written in a simple, conversational tone and
organized in an easy-to-understand format. The
handbook is from the new Practical Plastics SPE
handbook series
1. The
Extruder
2. The Properties and Behavior of Plastic Materials
3. The Extrusion Process
4. Preventive and Corrective Actions
5. Startup, Changeover and Shutdown
6. Quality
7. Material Handling
8. Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Primary consultant was Paul Andersen, Director
Process Technology, Coperion, and active member
of the SPE Extrusion Division Board of Directors.
Paul holds several patents and received his Ph.D.
from Northwestern University. He teamed with writer
Scott Bogue, instructor for Polymers Center of
Excellence and author of several plastics publications,
including SPI’s Study Guide for National
Certification.
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