From prototyping to production
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From prototyping to production
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What is Extrusion processing？
Extrusion processing is a manufacturing process in which a material is pushed or drawn through a die of the desired cross-section. It's a high-volume process used to create a fixed cross-sectional profile. The material must be pliable enough to be shaped, either in a hot or cold state.
How does Extrusion works:
- The material, often metal, plastic, or foodstuff, is fed into the extruder. If it's a solid material like plastic or metal, it's typically supplied as granules, flakes or powders. If it's a food product, it might be supplied as a dry powder or a liquid.
- The material is then heated until it reaches a malleable state. For thermoplastics, this involves heating the material until it melts. For metals, it involves heating the metal until it's soft but not liquid.
- The heated material is then forced through a die, which is a tool that shapes the material into a specific cross-sectional profile. This is typically done by a rotating screw or a hydraulic ram.
- After the material has been shaped, it's cooled and hardened, maintaining the shape of the die.
- Finally, the extruded material is cut to the desired length.
- Extrusion is used in a variety of applications, including the production of plastic and metal pipes, wire insulation, adhesive tape, window frames, food products like pasta and breakfast cereals, and many more.
Customized Extrusion components/parts
