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This chapter analyzes the use of industrial robots in the molding of plastics. First, the various processes used for molding are described, and the characteristics of molding operations are examined. Next, the potential for robot installations are reviewed. Finally, several industrial applications of robots for plastics molding are presented.
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Miller, R.K. (1989). Plastic Molding Machines. In: Industrial Robot Handbook. VNR Competitive Manufacturing Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6608-9_42
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