Designed to permit a direct comparison of different molds used in plastics processing, this comprehensive review covers molds for various processing methods (including injection and compression molds and molds for polyurethane products); mold materials (steel, aluminum alloys, bronzes, zinc alloys, and materials for prototype molds); and manufacturing and machining processes (including computer-integrated manufacturing and electroforming). Other topics include computer-aided design of products and molds; standard components for molds and dies; and mold maintenance. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.