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Document Outline

• Front Matter
• Table of Contents
• 4. Extrusion Processes 
  • Extrusion Concepts
  • Single Screw Functional Description 
    • Feeding and Solids Conveying
    • Melting Considerations
    • Melt Pumping
    • Wear Effects on Pumping 
    • Mixing
    • Devolatilizing (Venting)
    • Effects of Extruder Accessories
  • Twin Screw Vs. Single Screw Operation
  • Single Screw Extruder Physical Description
    • Barrels
    • Heating/Cooling Systems
    • Screws 
    • Thrust Bearings
    • Gear Case
    • Drive Motor
    • Drive Coupling
  • Extrusion Controls and Instrumentation 
    • Basic Control Requirements
    • Sensors and Monitors
    • Temperature Control 
    • Pressure Control
    • Melt Temperature Control 
    • Size Controls
    • Rate Controls
  • Extrusion Processes
    • Blown Film
    • Sheet, Extrusion Coating, and Cast Film
    • Profiles and Pipe
    • Wire and Cable
    • Fiber
  • Extruder Screws
    • Extruder Screws (General) 
    • Screw Types
    • Screw Cooling
    • Mixing Considerations and Mixing Devices 
    • Scaling Screw Design and Extruder Performance
    • Glossary of Extrusion Terms
• Index