JOINING OF PLASTICS HANDBOOK

Hanser Gardner Publications offers a book on the joining of plastics with the special considerations necessary to apply the principal assembly methods to parts manufactured by the 22 major processing methods and made of the 34 most commonly used plastics. In addition, the subjects of design for disassembly, recycling, cost reduction, and the complete elimination of joining operations are addressed.

The book details each of the 14 principle fastening and joining methods used to assemble plastics today. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are listed at the beginning of each chapter; rapid guidelines for joining of plastics are also provided. The author has gone to considerable lengths to make information retrieval quick and effective. The book is extensively indexed and contains a detailed table of contents.

For more information, contact Hanser Gardner Publications, 6915 Valley Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45244-3029, 800-950-8977 or 513-527-8977, FAX 800-953-8805 or 513-527-8950., Web: www.hansergardner.com.