Extrusion

producion of close-profiled products with the required cross-section

automotive industry, production of frames

Extrusion is the process of deforming a material to give it specific shapes by exerting pressure through a piston rod or punch on the material placed in a container or die. Products obtained by extrusion are characterized by a smooth surface and precise dimensions.

This process is considered to be the most economical way of processing low-plasticity steel. Extrusion is used to produce bars and holes of complex shapes. It is also the primary technique for producing tubes, sections and machine components.

Alternative technologies
  • rolling
  • longitudinal seam welding
  • can be used at different temperatures
  • high surface quality
  • adjustable mechanical properties
  • high performance
  • high tool wear
  • all material groups
  • ferrous metals
  • non-ferrous metals
  • non-ferrous metals alloys
  • ceramics
  • tubes
  • aluminum profiles for the manufacture of window and door frames
  • steel profiles for the production of structural frames
  • aluminum profiles for car body (e.g. side beams or frames)
  • hydraulic or mechanical press
  • on-the-job training

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  • AGH University of Krakow
  • Łukasiewicz – Poznań Institute of Technology
  • none