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Troughton, M. J. Handbook of plastics joining : a practical guide / M.J. Troughton. -- 2nd ed.   p. cm. Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-0-8155-1581-4

TP1160.T76 2008

668.4--dc22

2008007369

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