Extrusion, in industry, process of forcing substances, especially metals or thermoplastics, through a die to produce various shapes of uniform cross

section widely used in industry, construction, and appliances. Hot extrusion is more common than cold extrusion. Aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, and tin are often extruded; iron and steel are sometimes worked this way. Microsoft Encarta 2009. 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.