It is important to have a sound understanding of the manufacturing process before you design a part. The following publications will familiarize you with the design, optimization, and molding processes involved in injection molding.
- Shoemaker, J. (Ed.) Moldflow Design Guide, Hanser Garner.
- Beaumont, J., Nagel, R., Sherman, R. Successful Injection Molding: Process, Design, and Simulation, Hanser Garner.
- Osswald, T., Hernandez-Ortiz, J. Polymer Processing. Modeling and Simulation, Hanser Garner.
- Malloy, R. Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding, Hanser Garner.
- Beaumont, J. Runner and Gating Design Handbook, Hanser Garner.
- Avery, J. Injection Molding Alternatives: A Guide for Designers and Production Engineers, Hanser Garner.
- Tres, P. Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly, Hanser Garner.
- Richardson, T. L., Lokensgard, E.Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications, Thomson Delmar Learning.
- Tadmor, Z., Gogos, C. Principles of Polymer Processing, Wiley.
- Harper, C. Handbook of Plastics, Elastomers & Composites, McGraw Hill.
- Harper, C. Handbook of Plastics Technologies, McGraw Hill.
- Harper, C. Handbook of Materials for Product Design, McGraw Hill.
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