This reference work provides a simplified and practical approach to designing
with plastic materials. It enables the reader to recognize the fundamental
considerations necessary when designing products with plastics pertaining to the
different processes and different plastics. Intended for both technical and
non-technical readers, it encompasses the relation of materials and processes to
understanding the art of designing. After introducing the design basics, the
book moves on to discuss those factors which influence design. Design features
and concepts are then covered, as is how to interpret the plethora of data
available. Cost estimation, a key factor of the design process, is investigated
in detail before the relative merits