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Revision as of 04:14, 4 February 2007
Metal Extrusion
1. Definition- What & How: Extrusion is a manufacturing process conceptually similar to the action of squeezing the toothpaste out of its container(as shown in Image 1A). Basically, the process involves having a piece of metal feedstock forced through the die to generate the desired shape( as shown in Image 1B & 1c). The resulting products( as shown in Image 1D) can be made through either continuous or semi-continuous approach depending on the size/shape.
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2. What kinds of materials, size, shape, precision, etc. can be produced with this process
3. What is the relevance of this process to design - when should this process be chosen, and what considerations should a designer make about the design of a component that will be manufactured with this process.
4. What is the relative cost range of the process
5. References for further information1. What the process is and how it works (include a diagram or picture if possible)
