Training in Plastics Technology

Training in Plastics Technology, 3rd Edition, functions as a combined textbook and workbook that introduces fundamental principles of polymer science and industrial processing. Authors Christian Hopmann, Helmut Greif, and Leo Wolters develop the material to fulfill established vocational training requirements in plastics technology. The volume explicitly supports vocational trainees and teachers who require a structured educational resource for foundational coursework.

Instructional units move systematically from basic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and raw material classification to physical properties, deformation behavior, and time-dependent mechanical response. Primary industrial production processes receive thorough coverage, detailing operational steps across extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, and additive manufacturing techniques.

Guiding questions positioned at the start of each lesson direct self-paced learning and focus reader attention on key technical concepts. This pedagogical format helps learners establish effective study routines, systematically preparing them for structured coursework and practical application.