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Chapter 1: Overview of widely used processing units
In this chapter, a description is given of the most widely used processing units for thermoplastics and thermosets, without going into detail of modelling of the different processes.
Chapter 2: Material selection
When selecting a polymer for a specific process, some aspects have to be taken into account: rheological parameters, transitions temperatures, thermodynamic behavior… This chapter aims at understanding the processing-properties relationship. Since flow conditions during processing are closely related to the material parameters, fundamental understanding of these material parameters is crucial.
Chapter 3: Extrusion
In this chapter, one of the most important processing techniques, namely extrusins, will be discussed in detail. This chapters aims on the one hand, at mathematical modelling of the different extrusion zones and on the other hand at designing nozzles and identifying extrusion instabilities.
Chapter 4: Injection molding
This chapter treats the most important discontinuous technique, namely injection molding. The cycle is discussed in detail after which attention is given to modelling of the filling of the mould. Mould design is therefore an important aspect and the link with numerical simulations is highlighted. Last, frequently made injection molding errors are discussed and solved.
Chapter 5: Shape stabilisationThe solidification process of a shaped material is very important since the final material properties are formed in this stage. The stress will be on the crystallisation phenomena.

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Lecture notesRecommended book: "Polymer Processing and Structure Development", Wilkinson en Ryan 

Is also included in other courses

• H0E82A : Polymer Processing