TY - BOOK AU - Troughton,Michael John TI - Handbook of plastics joining: a practical guide T2 - PDL handbook series SN - 9780815515814 AV - TP1160 PY - 2008/// CY - Norwich PB - William Andrew KW - Plastics KW - Welding KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Heated Tool Welding; Ultrasonic Welding; Vibration Welding; Spin Welding; Radio Frequency Welding; Hot Gas Welding; Extrusion Welding; Laser Welding; Infrared Welding; Resistive Implant Welding; Induction Welding; Heat Sealing; Flash Free Welding; Friction Stir Welding; Microwave Welding; Solvent Welding; Adhesive Bonding; Mechanical Fastening; Material Specific Joining Information (25 Generic Polymer Families) N2 - Offers descriptions of plastics joining processes, as well as a compilation of data on joining specific materials. This volume is divided into two main parts: processes and materials. It includes techniques such as flash free welding and friction stir welding. It covers thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and rubbers. ER -