SPE/ANTEC 2001 Proceedings

EXTRUSION DIVISIONM2-lnteractive Presentations*New Manufacturing Method for Light Guide of PMMA (607)3302*Status of Research on Design for Mechanical Reliability of Injection Molded Plastics Products (611)3304*Rheological Characterization of the Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution ofLinear Polyethylenes (56)3309*Effects of Chain Extension/Branching on the Viscoelastic Behavior of Styrene-MaleicAnhydride/Polyol Blends (105)3314*Effect of Crosslinking on Swelling, Transitions and Mechanical Properties ofPoly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Responsive Hydrogels (220)3319*Application of Liquid Gas-Assisted Injection Molding to the X-Arm ofa Chair (747)3324*Model-Based Predictive Control of a DC Motor for Screw Rotation (396)3328*Accuracy of Desktop Injection Molding Simulation for Part Design (669)3332*Simulation, Implementation and Evaluation of the Production of aGas-Assisted Long Part (23)3337*Morphology Distribution of Injection Molded Polypropylene (651)3342*Development of a Notebook PC Housing by Using MMSH (Momentary MoldSurface Heating) Process (411) ...... •3347*Predictive Control of Cavity Pressure during Injection Filling (397)3351*Documenting Flow Segregation in Geometrically Balanced Runners (670)3356*Plastic Media as a Mold/Screw Cleaning Alternative (399)3361*Integrated CAE Analysis for Powder Injection Molding: Filling, Packing and Cooling Stages (608)3365*Present in a joint session.*Measurement ofMicrostructural Variation in Blown Films (606)3369*The Effect of TiO2 Pigment Particle Size and Masterbatch Rheology on the DispersionPerformance of TiO2 Pigment within the Polyethylene Blown Film Process (412)3374*Mass Transfer between a Slender Bubble and a Variable Diffusion Coefficient Liquidin an Extensional Flow (41)3379*Modeling the Melting Process of Polymer Pellets Caused by Friction (91). 3383*Study of Color Change Kinetics during RPVC Extrusion (217)3391*Valve Screw Design-A New Concept on Screw Design Optimization (12). 3396M3-TAPPIExchangePolylactide, a New Thermoplastic for Extrusion Coating (1024) . . .. . 2A TriSEC and 3DTREF Approach to Polymer Blend Design (1025) .. . 7The Use of Encapsulation Dies for Processing Linear Polyolefin Resins in Extrusion Coating (1026) . .. 19The Case against Oxidation as a Primary Factor for Bonding Acid Copolymers to Foil (1027)25A New mLLDPE for Extrusion Coating Applications (1029)36M23-Die ModelingThe Effect of Layer Stretching on the Onset of 'Wave' Interfacial Instabilities in Coextrusion Flows (652)44The Effect of Wall Slip on the Performance of Flat Extrusion Dies (130)..... .W. A. Gifford, DieflowStreamline Die Design for Complex Geometries (454) ................. .Flow Balancing of Profde Extrusion Dies (31) ..................... .Comparison of the Mechanical Performance of Extruded Blown and Cast Polyolefin Thin Film (446)96Bridging the Modulus Gap between LLDPE and HDPE (259)101The Use of Maleic Anhydride-Containing Concentrates to Effect Adhesion betweenPolyethylene and Ethylene-Vinyl Alcohol (685)106Structure-Property Relationships in HMW-HDPE Blown Films (296)JllPredictive Model Helps Develop New High-Performance HDPE for Barrier Film Application (580)116T1-Twin Screw MeltingPlastic Energy Dissipation (PED) A Major Contributor to Melting of Polymers in PolymerCompounding Equipment (832)124The Effect of Three-Lobe, Off-Set Kneading Blocks on the Dispersion of Calcium Carbonatein Polystyrene Resin (311)129A Predictive Melting Model for Polymer Particulates in Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruders (825)134Comparative Melting Trials in ZSK Extruders (180)139Melting Phenomena and Mechanism in Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder (671)14ST2-Slngle Screw ModelingTemperature Rise in a Single Screw Pump-Extruder (380),.. 152Flow Analysis in Single Screw Eidruders (177)157Modeling of Fluted Mixing Elements (109)162Turbo-Screw™, New Screw Design for Foam Extrusion (104)167Three-Dimensional Numerical Analysis of the Single Screw Plasticating Extrusion Process (73S)173T21-Solids Conveying and Grooved FeedThe Effect of a Wom Feed Casing on Plasticating Extrusion (327)180Simulation and Analyses of the Polymer-Pellet-Flow into the First Section of a Single Screw (276)18SAnalysis of Feed Characteristics on the Performance of Groove-Feed Extruders (715)190Barrier Screws in Helically Grooved Barrels: Operating Characteristics and Implications forSimulation Models (1S1)19SSolid Conveying Model for Determining the Throughput for Ultra-Short Single ScrewExtruders with Spiral-Groove Cylinder (530)200W1-Twin ScrewScaleup of Melt Conveying Parameters in Counter-Rotating Non-IntermeshingTwin Screw Extruders (366) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .In-Line Compounding: Effect of Screw Design on Control Pressure Stability (474) .Dispersive and Distributive Mixing Characterization in Extrusion Equipment (30)An Adjustable Pressure Barrel for Counter-Rotating Non-Intermeshing (CRNI) Twin Screw Extruders (367) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Impact Modification of Nylon 6,6--An Experimental Study (193)W2-Single ScrewDynamic Torque of a Single Screw Extruder (113)244Screw Cooling Effects in Single Screw Extruders (542). 257An Experimental Comparison of the Improved Mixing Obtained from aNew Barrier Screw Design (526)262Mechanical Mixing in Pin Screw Extruders: Experimental andNumerical Analysis (762) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267Dependence of Melting Behavior on Melt Index (467)272W16-StudentComputer Simulation of Small Molecules Permeation through Polymer Membranes (1008)278The Effects of Directional Molecular Orientation on Tensile Stress and Elongation ofPolypropylene Film (982) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282Optimization of the Pultrusion Process Using Thermodynamic Analysis (988)286Nanocomposite Polymer Film Technology (1057) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292W21-Twin Screw and Reactive ExtrusionFree Radical Grafting of Maleic Anhydride on Polypropylene in the Presence ofSupercritical Carbon Dioxide (926)298Chain Extension of PA-6 and PA-6/66 Copolymer via Reactive Extrusion with Triscaprolactamyl Phosphite (TCP) (475) ...... .Viscosity Regulation for Polymer Extruders (190) . .The Influence of Screw Design on the Stability of a Reactive Twin-Screw . ..303...308 Extrusion Process (53)313A Physics Based Approach to Determining Filled Volumes within a CorotatingTwin Screw Extruder (168)318 A Physical-Mathematical Model for the Description of the Process Behavior ofMixing Elements (144)323Mixing Behavior of a Model Miscible Binary Polymer System Having Extremely LowViscosity Ratio (775)328Powerful Gearboxes for Plastics Extrusion Especially in the US Market-A Market Study (1048)333TH1-General ExtrusionNon-Newtonian Flow and Debris Deposition in an Extrusion Filter Medium (179)340Process Fingerprints for Compounding of Polymer Blends-An Industrial Prospective (636)345Cooling of Coated Cable (188)349Microporous Polyolefin Film for Battery Separator (810)354Statistical Process Control Applied to the Extrusion Process (248)359A Study on the Processability of Polycarbonate in Solids Conveying Zone (501). 364Design of Extrusion Screws Using an Optimisation Approach (34) . . . . . . . .369TH2-Die DesignPhysical Modeling of Elastomer Extrusion Using theVisioplasticity Method (813)376Effect of Die Geometry on the Orientation of the Velocity Field during Bi-LayerExtrusion with a Conical Extruder (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381An Experimental Study of the Flow of an Encapsulated Polymer Melt through aUnique Blown Film Die (1023) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386Extrusion of Polymer Melts under Intensive Shear-Thinning Inducing LowerPressure and Temperature Requirements (481) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391Rheology of Polytetrafluoroethylene as Related to Paste Extrusion (57)396Polyethylene Die Deposit-Measurement, Formation Mechanism and Routesto Reduction (37)401 INJECTION MOLDING DIVISIONM2-lnteractive Presentations*New Manufacturing Method for Light Guide of PMMA (607) .. *Present in a joint session.*Status of Research on Design for Mechanical Reliability of Injection Molded Plastics Products (611)3304*Rheological Characterization of the Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution ofLinear Polyethylenes (56) . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •3309*Effects of Chain Extension/Branching on the Viscoelastic Behavior of Styrene-Maleic Anhydride/Polyol Blends (105) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Effect of Crosslinking on Swelling, Transitions and Mechanical Properties of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Responsive Hydrogels (220) ............ .*Application of Liquid Gas-Assisted Injection Molding to the X-Arm of a Chair (747) .. *Model-Based Predictive Control of a DC Motor for Screw Rotation (396)*Accuracy of Desktop Injection Molding Simulation for Part Design (669) .3314. 3319 *Simulation, Implementation and Evaluation of the Production of a Gas-Assisted Long Part (23) .3337 *Morphology Distribution of Injection Molded Polypropylene (651)3342*Development of a Notebook PC Housing by Using MMSH (Momentary MoldSurface Heating) Process (411)3347 *Predictive Control of Cavity Pressure during Injection Filling (397)*Documenting Flow Segregation in Geometrically Balanced Runners (670)*Plastic Media as a Mold/Screw Cleaning Alternative (399) . . . . . . . . . .3351.3356...3361 *Integrated CAE Analysis for Powder Injection Molding: Filling, Packing and Cooling Stages (608) .. . ..3365 *Measurement ofMicrostmctural Variation in Blown Films (606)3369*The Effect of TiO2 Pigment Particle Size and Masterbatch Rheology on the Dispersion Performance of TiO2 Pigment within the Polyethylene BlownFilm Process (412)3374*Mass Transfer between a Slender Bubble and a Variable Diffusion Coefficient Liquid in an Extensional Flow (41) ..................... .*Modeling the Melting Process of Polymer Pellets Caused by Friction (91) .3379.3383 *Study of Color Change Kinetics during RPVC Extrusion (217) ........... .*Valve Screw Design-A New Concept on Screw Design Optimization (12) ..... . .3391.3396 M4-General 1Large Part Injection Molding Product Optimization (721)408*Present in a joint session.Transient in the Mold Measurements of Thermal Diffusivity Using Injection Molded Cylinders (21) . . . . .Dynamic Cooling Design for Injection Molding (207) . , . . . . . . . . . .On-Line Viscosity Control for the Injection Molding Process (532) . . . . . . . 413..423.. 428. . 433 MS-Process 1Influence of Processing Conditions on the Formation of Birefringence of Optical PlasticsLens by Using 3D CAE (668)440The Effect of Cavity Pressure Transducer Location on Process Robustness (265)445Reciprocating-Screw Injection Molding Machine for Microcellular Foam (20)449The Effect of Inertia on Fill Pattern in Injection Molding (739)454Optimization in Process Control for Uniform Quality of the Optical Components (635)460MS-Materials 1Effect of Oil Additives and Injection Molding Process Parameters on the Tensile andImpact Energy of Polypropylene (383)466Criteria for Flow Instabilities in End-Gated Injection Molds (662)471Processing Ignition-Resistant Polystyrene Resins in Injection Molding Machines (326)476Modeling Drop Size Distribution in Polymer Blend Injection Molding (570)481M25-General 2On the Inherent Stability of a Dynamic, Pressure Controlled Injection MoldingProcess to Material Variations (840)488Comparison of Conventional High-Flow HDPE and Single-Site High-Flow HDPE Blends (581)493Weldline Strength in Products Manufactured through Vibration-Assisted Injection Molding (225)498Prediction of the Impact Behavior of Injection Molded Plates (82)502Design of Experiments to Optimize the Weldline Strength in Injection Molded Thermoplastics (154)507Injection Molding Unfilled and Filled Polymers with Titanates and Zirconates-2001 (723)512Overmolding-Stack-Mold Technology-An Innovative Concept in Multi Comp.onent InjectionMolding with Many Advantages for the Molder (950)518M26-QualityInjection Molding Thermoplastics to Tolerances of One Micron (224)522Model Predictive Control of Injection Molding (209)530The Development of Geometry and Polymer-Independent Product Quality Models Based on Injection Molding Cavity Pressure (700) . . . . . . . . • • • • . .. . . . .Improved Part Quality Using Cavity Pressure Switchover (306) ..537..543 The Effect of Processing Variables on the Quality of Injection Molded Foamed Parts (377). 548Automated Injection Molding Machine Optimization (533) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 553M27-Materials 2Property Separation Based on Inversion of Micro-Mechanics (1061)560One-Step Blending and Molding of Glass Fiber Filled Polypropylene-PhysicalProperty Measurements (181)563The Effect of Pigment Type and Concentration on the Mechanical Performance ofInjection Moulded Metallocene Catalysed Polyethylenes (505) . . . . . . . . . . .•567In Line Compounding/Injection Molding with a Discontinuously Operating TwinScrew Extruder (907)573Hybrid Thermoplastic-Thermoset Molding (40)577Comparative Study of Structure and Property of Ziegler-Natta and Metallocene BasedLinear Low Density Polyethylene in Injection Moldings (189)582Numerical Simulation of Injection Molding of Semicrystalline Thermoplastics (633)587 T3-General 3Evaluation of New Insulation Materials for Heater Bands (819) . . . . . .An Assessment of Dynamic Feed Control in Modular Tooling (795)Study of Flow Marks during Thin-Wall Injection Molding (725) ........ .Efficient Injection Molding Workcells: The Case for Remote Integration (863) .Morphology Distribution of Injection Molded Polypropylene and Its Dependence on Processing History (690) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594. 599. ..604. .. 608 W3-General 4What Position on the Viscosity Curve Is the Most Repeatable with Respect to Endof Fill Cavity PSI? (465)620 The Effect of Cavity Pressure Transducers on the Overall Performance of a Multi-Cavity Hot Runner Injection Mold (659) . . . . . . .......... .C. N. Guimond, R. Simas, Jr., Allegiance Healthcare CorporationMicro Assembly Injection Molding-Mold and Processing Technology (336)C. Ziegmann, W. Michaeli, Institutfiir Kunststoffverarbeitung (/KV)Injection Nozzle Ultrasound Measurements (241) . . . . . . . ....E. C. Brown, A. J. Dawson, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordIntroducing New Injection Molding Technologies into Small and . 625. 630. 635 Medium-Sized Enterprises (331)640A. Franz, W. Michaeli, lnstitutfiir Kunststoffverarbeitung (/KV)W4-AnalysisProcess Window Identification for a Very Tight-Tolerance Injection Molded Part with Multiple Performance Criteria (923) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H. H. Demirci, Tyco ElectronicsCalculation of Melting Performance of Injection Molding Screws by an EasilyApplicable Model (58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....N. S. Rao, Plastics Solutions InternationalG. Schumacher, Forschungszentrum InformatikN. R. Schott, University of Massachusetts, LowellR. Edwards, Eastman Chemical CompanyThe Developing Behavior of Core Material and Breakthrough Phenomenon . 646. 651 in Sandwich Injection Molding (691)656D. Watanabe, H. Hamada, Kyoto Institute of TechnologyK. Tomari, Osaka Municipal Technical Research Institute A Novel Three-Dimensional Analysis of Polymer Injection Molding (740) .R.-Y. Chang, W.-H. Yang, National Tsing-Hua UniversityStructure Performance of Thin-Wall Injection Molded Parts (77) . . . . .. ..... .S. C. Chen, W.R. Jong, Y. P. Chang, Y. Kang, H. S. Peng, L. T. Huang, L. K. Yang, Chung Yuan UniversityC. T. Chang, R. C. Luo, Chung Cheng University . 661. 666 WS-CAE/Sim 13D Solid Brick Element Injection Molding Simulation-A Time Effective Solution (44)672A. Bernhardt, Plastics & Computer, Inc.G. Bertacchi, A. Moroni, Plastics & Computer International s.r.l.Use of Cavity Pressure Sensors to Build Viscosity Data for Flow Simulations (426)677P. Van Ruffel, Hoff & Associates, Inc.M. Groleau, RJG, Inc.Analysis of Internal Structure of Injection-Molded Parts Based on a Three-DimensionalSimulation Software (343) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .683S. Hoffmann, W. Michaeli, Institute for Plastics Processing (/KV)Rational Integration of Magnetizable Polymers for Sensor Applications (164) . . . . . . . .688D. Drummer, G. W. Ehrenstein, Lehrstuhlfiir KunststofftechnikW23-Joint PD3*Process Dynamics in Sequential Valve Gate Injection Molding-Processing Strategy and Process Control (621) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....S.-Y. Shin, N. Schott, S. McCarthy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell*Injection Moulding Machine Performance Inter-Comparisons (238) . .A. L. Kelly, M. Woodhead, P. D. Coates, University of Bradford*Development of Rapid Heating and Cooling Mold Inserts Comprising a Heating Layer,an Insulation Layer and a Substrate (701) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... .D. Yao, M. Chen, B. Kim, University of Massachusetts, Amherst*Understanding the Source of Reduced Mechanical Properties in Reinforced Molded Products (523) .J. S. Trahan, K. Hayden, P. Engelmann, Western Michigan UniversityJ. Shoemaker, Moldflow, Inc.M. Monfore, Johnson Controls, Inc. . . 694..699. . 704. . 709 *Cracks Prediction of Thin-Walllnjection Molded Part by CAE Simulation (170)714S. Cha, F. Lai, University of Massachusetts, Lowell*Present in a joint session. W24-CAD/Sim2New Solidification Models for the Simulation of the Injection Molding Process (592)720M. Moneke, J. Amberg, M. Bastian, I. Alig, Technical University of DarmstadtAccuracy of Filling Analysis Program (165)726K. Ainoya, Kogakuin University0. Amano, Amano Molding Laboratory, Ltd.Full 3-D Prediction of Warpage of Injection Molded Parts (279)736Y. Inoue, K. Imai, M. Takahara, Y. Murayama, T. Matsuoka, Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc.K. Shinoda, Y. Mori, Toyota System Research, Inc.Three-Dimensional Simulation of Injection-Compression Molding of a Compact Disc (736)741R.-Y. Chang, W.-Y. Chang, W.-H. Yang, National Tsing-Hua UniversityW.-L. Yang, D. C. Hsu, CoreTech System Co., Ltd.Numerical Simulation of Co-Injection Molding (369) . . . . . . . . . . . . ... •746J. Wang, Pou Chen Group/Pou Yuen TechnologyTH3-Gas AssistOptimization of Process Conditions in Gas-Assisted Injection Molding (666)754M. Chen, D. Yao, B. Kim, University of Massachusetts, AmherstThe Effect of Liquid Cooling of Gas Channel in the Gas-Assisted InjectionMolding Process: Overview (169)759J. S. Lee, S. Cha, F. Lai, University of Massachusetts, LowellGas Assisted Injection Moulding: 3D Finite Element Modelling Using a PseudoConcentration Method and Experimental Studies (245)764L. Johnson, P. Olley, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordGas-Assisted Rubber Injection Molding (338)769H. Wehr, E. Haberstroh, lnstitutfiir Kunststoffverarbeitung (/KV)Injection Molding Unfilled and Filled Polymers with Titanates and Zirconates-2001 (733)774S. J. Monte, Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc.TH4-Process 2Effects of Material and Process Parameters on the Degree of Groove Replicationin DVD Disks (153)780W. C. Bushko, I. Oris, A. Avagliano, GE Corporate Research and DevelopmentExperimental and Numerical Analysis of Thin-Wall Injection Molding withMicro-Features (718)785L. Yu, C. G. Koh, K. W. Koelling, L. J. Lee, M. J. Madou, The Ohio State UniversityControlling Injection Phase/Packing Phase Switchover Using an Ultrasonic Sensor (949)790R. Edwards, C. L. Thomas, University of UtahR. Peterson, 3MEstimation of Elongational Viscosity of Polymers for Accurate Prediction of Juncture Losses inInjection Molding (711)794M. Gupta, Michigan Technological UniversityThe Effect of Injection Moulding Processing Conditions and a-Olefin Co-MonomerType on the Performance of Metallocene Catalysed Polyethylenes (682)799S. Walker, G. M. McNally, P. J. Martin, M. Murphy, The Queen's University of BelfastNon-Conventional Processing of Short Fibre Reinforced Composites (198)804R. A. Sousa, R. L. Reis, A. M. Cunha, University of MinhoM. J. Bevis, Brunel UniversityTHERMOFORMING DIVISIONMS-ThermoformingModelling of the Effect of Slip in Plug-Assisted Thermoforming (94)810D. Laroche, National Research Council of CanadaP. Collins, P. Martin, The Queen's University of BelfastRobust Simulation for the Heating Stage in Thermoforming (114)815A. Yousefi, A. Bendada, R. DiRaddo, National Research Council of CanadaExperimental Investigation of Slip in Plug-Assisted Thermoforming (630)820P. Collins, P. Martin, E. Harkin-Jones, The Queen's University of BelfastD. Laroche, National Research Council of Canada An Experimental Investigation of the Plug Assist Thermoforming Process (945) .G. W. Harron, E. M.A. Harkin-Jones, P. J. Martin, The Queen's University of BelfastViscoelastic Material Characterization at Large Deformation (392) . . . . . . . .K. Kouba, P. Novotny, AccuformA. Kech, /KP Stuttgart . 825. 830 THERMOSET DIVISIONW9-Advances in Thermoset TechnologyInvestigations for the Numerical Determination of the TTT-Diagram for UnsaturatedPolyester Resin Systems (81)836M. Wacker, G. W. Ehrenstein, University of Erlangen-NurembergThermoset Filling Imbalances in Geometrically Balanced Runner Systems (418). 842D. A. Hoffman, J. P. Beaumont, Beaumont Runner Technologies, Inc./Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend CollegeOptimizing Injection Gate Location and Cycle Time for the In-Mold Coating (IMC)Process (195)847M. Cabrera-Rios, K. Zuyev, X. Chen, J.M. Castro, The Ohio State UniversityE. J. Straus, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.A Novel Resin Design for Styrenic Resin-Based Room Temperature Vacuum Infusion ResinTransfer Molding-SCRIMP (232)852L. Li, X. Cao, L. J. Lee, The Ohio State UniversityNumerical Investigation of the Continuous Electronic Laminate Processing (424). 857M. Yuan, T. A Osswald, University of Wisconsin-MadisonJ. M. Castro, L. J. Lee, The Ohio State UniversityBLOW MOLDING DIVISIONT7-Materials in BlowmoldingNew Technology to Vary the Thickness of the Parison in Circumferential Direction during theBlow Molding Process (68)866H. G. Gross, Heinz Gross Kunststoff-VerfahrenstechnikThermomechanical Modelling, Microstructure Development and Part Performance in StretchBlow Moulding (117)871D. Laroche, R. DiRaddo, National Research Council of CanadaJ. Brace, Schmalbach-LubecaLarge Part Blow Molding (LPBM) of HOPE Resins: Parison Extrusion Behavior and ItsRelationship with the Resins' Rheological Parameters (371)876N. Jivraj, K. Sehanobish, R. Ramanathan, The Dow Chemical CompanyA. Garcia-Rejon, M. Carmel, National Research Council of CanadaInjection/Stretch Blow Moulding of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites (372) . . . . . . . . . .881A. Garcia-Rejon, Y. Simard, C. DeGrandpre, National Research Council of CanadaBlow Molding Virgin and Regrind Polymers with Titanates and Zirconates-2001 (722)886S. J. Monte, Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc.T26-Machinery and Processing in BlowmoldingRe-Inventing the Wheel: Breaking New Ground with Rotary Shuttle Technology (102). 892B. L. Dowler, R. Weingardt, Graham Engineering CorporationTraining of Operators in Extrusion and Stretch Blow Molding (17)8980. Brandau, OB Plastics Consulting3D Blow Molding Today, an Overview about Different Systems Which Are Establishedin the Market Today (470)903M. Thielen, SIG Plastics InternationalF. Schuller, M. Balzar, SIG BlowtecThe Early Use of Process Simulation to Optimize the Wall Thickness of Blow Molded Plastic Parts (887)908P. Gust, 0. Bruch, Dr. Reinold Hagen FoundationDie Swell Estimation for HOPE Blow Molding Grade Resins Using the Wagner ModelConstitutive Equation (781)913J.B. Rfos, J. J. Aguirre, ITESM Campus Monterrey MOLD MAKING/MOLD DESIGN DIVISIONT10-Advancements in Mold DesignNew Software Applications Bring Power and Compatibility to the Toolmaking Process (772)918D. Marinac, Cimatron TechnologiesIntegrated Design Environment Enhancing Concurrent Engineering Approach in PlasticInjection Molds Design (167)922A. Pipino, E. Indino, CRFA. Franz, M. Thornagel, /KVR. Curado, Distrim2Prediction of Ejection Forces in Tubular Moldings in Amorphous Polymers (26)927A. J. Pontes, R. Pantani, G. Titomanlio, Universidade do MinhoA. S. Pouzada, Universita di SalernoControlling Balanced Molding through New Hot Runner Manifold Designs (901)932J.P. Beaumont, K. Boell, Beaumont Runner Technologies, Inc.I Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend CollegeAutomatic Design for Parting Line on Injection Mold (428)937H. Koresawa, M. Sakashita, H. Suzuki, Kyushu Institute of TechnologyT29-Advancements in Mold Design and Joint Session Advancements in Rapid Tooling/Rapid Prototyping*Rapid Tooling and Plastics-Where the RT Industry Stands in 2001 on BetterAlternative Tooling Methods (71)944B. J. Arnold-Feret, Prototyping and Rapid Tooling Services*The Selection of Mould Design Variables in Direct Stereolithography Injection Mould Tooling (107)949R. A. Harris, P. M. Dickens, De Montfort University*Optimization of Process Parameters in Curing of Epoxy Resin Using Argon-Ion Laser (776)954K. A. Jagadeesh, M. Sivakumar, Y. Srihari, P.S.G. College of Technology*CD Case Design Using a Simulation Software for Injection Molding Processing (786) . . . .959R. A. Morales, A. M. Marin, J. L. Carao, A. M. Alvizu, Universidad Simon BoUvar*Effect of Layer Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of FDM Produced ABS Test Specimens (726) .964N. L. Hoekstra, J. L. Newcomer, Western Washington UniversityB. P. Kraft, Nypro, Inc.*Evaluation of Thermal Environment in Plastic Injection Mold (941)969F. Gao, H. Koresawa, H. Narahara, H. Suzuki, Kyushu Institute of TechnologyW11-Advancements in Tooling Materials-And New MarketplacesInjection Molding of Metal-Updating a New Market for Mold Builders (292) .976F. T. Gerson, F. T. Gerson LimitedResistance to Erosive Wear by Copper Alloy Mold Components (493) . . . . . .981K. Hayden, P. Engelmann, P. Guichelaar, Western Michigan UniversityR. Dealey, Dealey's Mold EngineeringM. Monfore, Johnson Controls Inc.Comparison of Various Hard Coatings to Protect Copper Mold Components from Erosive Wear (494)986P. Engelmann, K. Hayden, P. Guichelaar, Western Michigan UniversityM. Monfore, Johnson Controls Inc.R. Dealey, Dealey's Mold Engineering APPLIED RHEOLOGY DIVISIONM20-Theory and Simulation of Rheological FlowDevelopment of Constitutive Equations for Solid Phase Deformation of Polymers with Time-Varying Temperature (237) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. Caton-Rose, J. Sweeney, A. S. Wood, G. F. Rosala, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordUsing Truncated Relaxation Spectra in the Simulation of Viscoelastic Flows (703)M.-C. Heuzey, Ecole Polytechnique de MontrealP. Wood-Adams, McGill UniversityA. Fortin, Universite Laval . 992. 997 *Present in a joint session. Prediction of Transient Material Functions of PP Resins Using the Multi-ModePTT Molecular Network Model (506)1002J.B. Rios, R. M. Martinez, ITESM Campus MonterreyTheoretical Validation of Long Chain Branching Quantification Technique for Polyethylene (640)1007C. He, S. Costeux, P. Wood-Adams, McGill UniversityMelt Flow Simulation and Measurement of Extensional Viscosity in Planar Hyperbolic Dies (243)1012P. Olley, M. T. Martyn, R. Spares, P. D. Coates University of Bradford·D. Groves, University of LeedsM40-Supercritlcal Fluid Rheology and Entrance EffectsPlasticization with Carbon Dioxide to Facilitate Melt Spinning of High Acrylonitrile .Content Materials (175)1018M. J. Bortner, D. L. Godshall, D. G. Baird, P. Rangarajan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Measurement of Entrance Pressure Drop of Polystyrene/Supercritical CO2 Solutions (261)A. Xue, C. Tzoganakis, University of WaterlooSupercritical Fluid Assisted Polymer Processing (867) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S. 0. Matthews, P.R. Hornsby, Brunel UniversityInstabilities in Startup Flows of Polyolefin Melts in Axisymmetric Contraction Geometries (233)M. T. Martyn, R. Spares, T. Gough, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordExtensional Flow Properties from Entrance Pressure Measurements Using Zero Length Dieversus Bagley Correction (196) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. Sunder, A. Goettfert, GoettfertThe Effect of Die Entry Flow on the Rheology of Linear Polymers (376) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. R. Barone, Polymer Diagnostics, Inc. 10221027. 103110361042 On the Use of Rotational Rheometry for Quality Control (610)1047N. Mekhilef, D. S. C. Lee, F. Dion, ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc.Flow Instabilities of Linear Polyethylenes in Capillary Experiments and Effect ofDie Materials (521)1052H.J. Larrazabal, A. N. Hrymak, McMaster UniversityT18-lnstrumentation RheologyA New Method of Rheological Analysis for Polymer QA and Product Development (159)1058D. De Laney, J. Sweinhart, Dynisco Polymer TestRheology beyond One Million Reciprocal Seconds (100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1062D. W. Riley, Extrusion EngineersPractical New Applications for an On-Line Rheometer (158) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1069D. De Laney, S. Oliver, Dynisco Polymer TestSmall Scale Flow Visualisation of Polymer Melts in a Recirculation Extruder (240)1074T. Gough, M. T. Martyn, R. Spares, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordFlow Visualisation of Polymer Melt Contraction Flows for Validation of Numerical Simulations (234)1079R. Spares, T. Gough, M. T. Martyn, P. Olley, P. D. Coates, University of BradfordMelt Index from a Single Pellet (47)1084J. D. Clay, Battelle Memorial InstituteT38-Process RheologySeparability Criteria for Entangled Polystyrene Solutions Using Flow Birefringence (87)1090M. T. Islam, L. A. Archer, Texas A&M UniversityShear and Elongational Rheology of Some Polyolefins of Different Molecular Parameters (121)1095J. R. Collier, S. Petrovan, P. Patil, University of TennesseeB. Seyfzadeh, Clemson UniversityStandard Reference Materials: Non-Newtonian Fluids for Rheological Measurements (365)1100C.R. Schultheisz, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyG. B. McKenna, Texas Tech UniversityApplication of Chemo-Rheology to Establish a Process Window for a New Solventless Systemto Manufacture Pre-Pregs and Laminates for Electronic Applications (194)1105L. M. Dehnke, Permadi, J. M. Castro, The Ohio State UniversityHigh Shear Rheology of Calcium Carbonate Slurries (382)1110G. A. Campbell, M. E. Zak, Clarkson UniversityThe Effect of Pigment Type and Concentration on the Rheological Properties of Polypropylene (496)1115A. F. Marks, G. M. McNally, W.R. Murphy, P. Orr, The Queen's University of Belfast New Advances in Torque Rheometry (838)1120A. Yacykewych, C. W. Brabender Instruments, Inc.Reduction of Viscosity of Polymer Melt by Shear-Thinning and Disentanglement: Rheological Criteriaand Commercial Perspectives (482)1125J.P. lbar, EKNET ResearchW19-Wire and Cable RheologyFlow Visualization of Polymer Processing Additives Effects (287)1132K. B. Migler, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyC. Lavallee, 3M Canada CompanyM. P. Dillon, S. S. Woods, Dyneon LLCC. L. Gettinger, 3M CompanyRheology and Crystallization in Fiber Optic Cable Jacket and Conduit Extrusion (457)1144S. H. Wasserman, J. L. Adams, Union Carbide CorporationStrain Hardening Behavior in Elongational Viscosity for Blends of Linear Polymer and Crosslinked Polymer (759) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Yamaguchi, TOSOH CorporationRheological Behavior ofThermotropic Liquid Crystalline Copolyester Vectra A950 (719)T. Guo, G. M. Harrison, A. A. Ogale, Clemson UniversityNonlinear Rheological Behavior of LDPE Melt during Capillary Extrusion under 11491154 Vibration Force Field (946) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conference proceedings from 'Antec 2001' held on 6-10 May 2001 in Dallas, Texas. This includes the Volume III topic of Special Areas Color and Appearance Division.