Product Design for Thermosetting Plastics

Covering a unique family of plastics, this book provides an in-depth look at a single class of synthetic, organic materials: thermosets. It explains the basic nature of plastic polymers as opposed to metals, ceramics, and other non-organic materials, explores the two distinct families of plastic polymers, and delineates the compelling need to differentiate between the two when selecting the proper polymer for an application. In addition, a chapter is devoted to the use of thermosets in applications where they are the best or only material suitable for specific applications.