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How to use the Processing Handbook & Buyers' Guide.


The Plastics Technology Handbook and Buyers Guide is a comprehensive tool for locating suppliers of primary machinery, materials (thermoplastics and thermosets thermosets, materials that can not be softened on heating. In thermosetting polymers, the polymer chains are joined (or cross-linked) by intermolecular bonding. Thermosets are usually supplied as partially polymerized or as monomer-polymer mixtures. ), auxiliary auxiliary

In grammar, a verb that is subordinate to the main lexical verb in a clause. Auxiliaries can convey distinctions of tense, aspect, mood, person, and number.
 and secondary equipment, controls, chemicals and additives, and a variety of specialized spe·cial·ize  
v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es

v.intr.
1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study.

2.
 services. As a plastics processor, you will find the product descriptions and specifications that are compiled inside indispensible for pinpointing just the right machinery line and resin grade for your needs. Make your job easier and save time by keeping this reference volume handy on your desk all year long.

What products are available that meet my needs?

Check Out: Product-Line Reviews

Product-line reviews for equipment and additives are arranged by category: Injection and other molding/forming-Section A; Extrusion and compounding systems--Section B; Tooling--Section C; Temperature/pressure control--Section D; Auxiliary and secondary equipment--Section E; and Additives--Section F. Detailed specifications for selected primary processing machinery can be found on our web site, www.ptonline.com.

Check Out: Materials Specifications

Detailed specifications are given for materials (thermoplastics-p. G-3, thermosets-p. G-254). Resin properties are presented in tabular tab·u·lar
adj.
1. Having a plane surface; flat.

2. Organized as a table or list.

3. Calculated by means of a table.



tabular

resembling a table.
 format for easy reference and quick comparison.

Who sells what I'm looking for Looking for

In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with.
?

Check Out: Classified Directory

Suppliers are categorized cat·e·go·rize  
tr.v. cat·e·go·rized, cat·e·go·riz·ing, cat·e·go·riz·es
To put into a category or categories; classify.



cat
 by the type(s) of products they sell in the Classified Directory beginning on p. H-1. Companies advertising in the Handbook appear in boldface See boldface font.  type; refer to the Advertisers' Index on p. 1-74 to locate an ad.

How do I contact a supplier for more information?

Check Out: Alphabetical Directory

Find company addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses See Internet address.

e-mail address - electronic mail address
, and web sites in the Alphabetical Directory beginning on p. I-1 and in advertisements that appear throughout the Handbook. Refer to the Advertisers' Index on p. 1-74 to locate an ad.

www.ptonline.com

Want specifications on individual machines for molding and forming? Looking for more complete data on the materials briefly characterized in the Handbook? Want an even faster way of finding just the resin or compound you are looking for? All of these can be found free of charge at PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY'S World Wide Web site. Plus, you'll find materials pricing information, late-breaking plastics news, and a searchable archive of Plastics Technology articles.
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Date:Oct 1, 2006
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