Although the basic injection molding technology has not changed much since the publication of the 3rd edition of "Injection Molding Machines", there has been considerable progress in certain process applications that make special demands on machinery and their control functions in particular. The book provides an elegant, succinct description of the injection molding process. By concentrating on a few key parameters, such as pressure, temperature, their rates, and their influence on the properties of moldings, it provides a clear insight into this technology. The subsequent comprehensive presentation of technical data relating to individual machine components and performance is unique and will be especially appreciated by practitioners. Contents: History of Injection Molding Materials for Injection Molding General Design and Function Injection Unit Clamping Unit Drive Unit Control System Efficiency and Energy Consumption Types of Injection Molding Machines - Machines for Special Process Modifications Machine Sizes and Performance Data Accessories The author, an expert in designing injection molding machines, managing molding plants, and training operators, has provided an updated and succinct description of the machine and process. By concentrating on key parameters such as rates of pressure and temperature, and their influence on the properties of moldings, readers gain clear insight into the techniques while learning to resolve actual problems. The presentation of technical data relating to components and performance is unique and useful both to machine builders and processors attempting to correlate the most suitable machine for a specific objective. Contents: Economic Significance. General Design/Function Characterization. Injection Unit. Clamping Unit. Drive Unit. Control System. Types of Machines. Machine Sizes and Performance Data. Safety. Plastics Materials. Accessories. Review: "... a welcome addition to any library ... particularly useful to the practicing plastics processing engineer, students, and all those wishing to understand the complexities of the plastics injection molding process." Plastics and Rubber International Although the basic injection molding technology has not changed much since the publication of the 3rd edition of "Injection Molding Machines", there has been considerable progress in certain process applications that make special demands on machinery and their control functions in particular. The book provides an elegant, succinct description of the injection molding process. By concentrating on a few key parameters, such as pressure, temperature, their rates, and their influence on the properties of moldings, it provides a clear insight into this technology. The subsequent comprehensive presentation of technical data relating to individual machine components and performance is unique and will be especially appreciated by practitioners. Contents: History of Injection Molding Materials for Injection Molding General Design and Function Injection Unit Clamping Unit Drive Unit Control SystemEfficiency and Energy Consumption Types of Injection Molding Machines - Machines for Special Process Modifications Machine Sizes and Performance Data Accessories