Understanding Polymer Processing

Understanding Polymer Processing: Processes and Governing Equations, 3rd Edition is a foundational textbook for university students enrolled in introductory polymer processing courses and professionals entering the plastics manufacturing industry. The text outlines essential material concepts alongside the governing equations that regulate melt behavior and continuous forming operations.

The instructional layout moves systematically from material fundamentals to practical processing equipment. Early chapters introduce polymeric material structures, mechanical behavior under stress, and melt rheology principles. The presentation then expands into core industrial operations, covering extrusion, mixing, injection molding, additive manufacturing, thermoforming, blow molding, and film blowing.

To support quantitative problem solving, the third edition provides bonus code downloads alongside its analytical chapters. This balanced structure offers effective instructional support for academic coursework while helping new industry personnel understand standard polymer processing practices.