Presents an overview of extrusion technology as applied to the operation ofextrusion systems and the design of tooling and equipment for use in the process. Provides basic technical information on the behavior of polymer and plastics materials in theextrusion process. Contains tool descriptions that provide a basis for the analysis of existing product lines asexamples for the design of new systems. Includes illustrations of and background material on control systems for the extruder andextrusion process.