This practical guide offers detailed coverage of applied polymer processing - presenting a wide range of technologies and furnishing state-of-the-art data on polymer components, properties, and processibility. Reviewing fundamental rheological concepts, the Handbook of Applied Polymer Processing Technology emphasizes rigorous processing guidelines...examines the relationship of polymer structural and molecular characteristics to processing properties...evaluates various types of polymers...provides recent information on current and future applications...discusses the latest equipment and analytical methods...and much more.