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Mes (1) Extrusi
Mes (1) Extrusi
The Process
Extrusion is the process of
squeezing metal in a closed
cavity through a tool, known as
a die using either a mechanical
or hydraulic press.
Dies
The extrusion die is a steel disk with
an opening, the size and shape of
the intended cross-section of the final
extruded product as indicated below.
Billet
The billet is the starting stock for
the extrusion operation.Extrusion
billets may be a solid or hollow
form, commonly cylindrical, and is
the length charged into the
extrusion press container.
References:
www.efunda.com
http://wwwmaterials.eng.cam.ac.uk/mpsite/process_encyc/nonIE/metal_extrusion.html