ABSTRACT
Rheometry is the measuring arm of rheology and its basic function is to quantify the rheological material parameters of practical importance. Rheometry is normally used in the thermoplastics industry to provide rheological information for different purposes at various levels of sophistication, as can be seen from Table 3.1. Although it is often essential to have the complete rheological characterization of the thermoplastic in use, different sections of the industry do resort to shortcuts based on limited rheological information generated by simple unsophisticated rheometers due to lack of time, finances, and technical personnel.
