Reverse engineering is widely practiced in the rubber industry. Companies routinely analyze competitors' products to gather information about specifications or compositions. In a competitive market, introducing new products with better features and at a faster pace is critical for any manufacturer. Reverse Engineering of Rubber Products: Concepts,
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Saikat Das Gupta is chief scientist in research and development at Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute (HASETRI), India.
Rabindra Mukhopadhyay is director and chief executive at HASETRI, India, director of research and development at JK Tyre & Industries Limited, and chairman of the Indian Rubber Institute.
Krishna C. Baranwal is former executive vice president-technical at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Ohio.
Anil K. Bhowmick is a Professor of Eminence at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and is currently the director of the Indian Institute of Technology Patna.
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Compounding Ingredients and Formulation Construction: Introduction. Elastomers: Properties, Uses, and Vulcanization. Fillers. Protective Agents. Vulcanizing Chemicals. Processing Aids. Formula Construction. Principal Chemical and Analytical Methods Used in Reverse Engineering: Chemical Analysis. Infrared Spectroscopy. Thermal Analysis. Chromatography. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Microscopy and Image Analysis. Mass Spectrometry. Principal Physical Test Methods: Introduction. Visco-Elastic Behavior. Elastic Modulus. Some Special Features of General Physical Tests. Reverse Engineering Concepts: General Concepts and Examples. Formula ReconstructionSpecific Example. Numerical Problem on Reverse Engineering. Formulation Reconstruction: Case Studies: Tire Tread Cap. Tire Sidewall. Tire Inner Liner. Heat Resistance Conveyor Belt Cover Compound. Fuel Hose Cover. Rubber Seal. V-Belt Compound. Rubber Covered Rolls. Rubber Part in Rubber-Metal Bonded Ring. Non-Black Elastic Tape. Rubber Diaphragm of Audio Speaker. Rubber Sealant. Bibliography. Appendices: Statistical Aspects of Chemical Analysis. Material Properties. Conversion Factors. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy. Glossary. Index.