Upset
Measurement of Pressure and Friction on the Container Surface During Aluminum Hot Extrusion
Study on Metal Flow in Extruded Billet
Metal Flow in Billets of Thin-Walled Extrudates
An Investigation of Size Effects in Miniature Hot Extrusion

Peripheral Coarse Grain

Prediction of Static Recrystallization During Shaped Extrusion
Application of FEM to Modeling of Multi-Hole Die Extrusion
Analysis of Peripheral Coarse Grain Recrystallization in 6xxx Aluminum Alloy Extrusion
Effects of Extrusion Parameters on Coarse Grain Surface Layer in 6xxx-Series Extrusions
Microstructural Gradients Near the Surface of Large 6xxx Aluminum Extrudates
Thermomechanical Modeling of Coarse Grain Formation of Al-Mg-Si Alloy During Extrusion
Prediction of Flow Stress and Recrystallization by the Finite Element Method During the Hot Extrusion of Aluminum Alloys
Prediction of Extruded Microstructures Using Experimental and Numerical Modeling Techniques

Metallurgy/Measurement

A Methodology for Quantitative Three-Dimensional Comparison of Experimental and Computer Simulated Microstructural Textures of 6xxx Aluminum Alloys
Thermomechanical Effects of the Presence of Magnesium–Silicide in 6xxx Alloys at Extrusion Temperatures
The Process of Gaining Extrusion Speed in 6xxx-Series Alloy
The Role of Metallography in the Characterization of Aluminum Extrusion Defects and Failures

Temperature Measurement

Thermal Management Practices for Aluminum Extrusion
Integrated Extrusion Thermometry and the Measurement of Quench Rate
Real Temperature Parameters for Isothermal Extrusion

Extrusion Process

HyperXtrude/Process – Extrusion Process Optimization Software
Effect of Section Thickness on Magnitude of Shape Variations During Cooling of Flat, Extruded Sections
Studies of the Effects of Flow Imbalance on Shape Variations in Aluminum Extrusion by use of Lagrangian FEM Software
Evaluation of the Applicability of a Thermomechanical Model to Industrial Extrusion Experiments of AA6063
A Manufacturing Flow-Path Simulation of the Microstructure Evolution of 6260 Aluminum Alloy During Extrusion Processing
Temperature Changes and Their Effect on Deformation During Extrusion Using FEM
Results of an Investigation of Forward and Backward Extrusion with FEM Program QForm

EXTRUSION EQUIPMENT

The Analysis of a Fatigue Failure of a Large Indirect Aluminum Extrusion Press Container Mantle

Container

Tool Steel and Design of Modern Containers for Extrusion of Light Metal
New Developments in the Design and Production of Container Assemblies
Thermal Control of the Extrusion Press Container

Presses

Catastrophic Failure: A 48-Hour Remedy
Building a “Green Field” Extrusion Plant in the 21st Century
Front-Loading Technology with Tandem Cylinder Design for High Precision Extrusions
Special Purpose Extrusion Press for the Production of Curved Profile
The Extrusion Press Line for 2024: A Forecast
The Maintenance of Extrusion Presses With Specific Reference to Press Tooling

Controls

Upgrading Extrusion Presses with Variable Frequency Drives
Practical Non-Contact Temperature Measurement for Gas-Fired Billet Heating Furnaces
Automation System for Production Optimization in Aluminum Extruder Plants, Based on Temperature Measurement and Control

Induction/Billet Temperature

Process Control Improvements for Single Billet Induction Heaters
Induction Heating of Aluminum Billets Using Superconductors
Progress in Single-Billet Induction Heaters for Light-Metal Extrusions Works
Improvements in Modern Heating Techniques for the Extruder
Influence of Log and Billet Temperature Gradients on the Productivity of Extrusion Plants – Theoretical Considerations and Practical Results

Quench

Advantages of a “Special Nozzles” Cooling Tunnel
High Performance Quenching: Maximum Performance in the Minimum Space
A New Horizontal Plant Concept for the T6 Treatment of Hard Alloy Extrusions

Handling

Flying Cut Puller Without Hand-Off
Technical Textiles for Extrusion Handling Systems: Introducing High Tech While Avoiding Basic Mistakes
Innovative F.T.S. Three Puller – Automatic Stretcher System

Age Ovens

Continuous Aging Oven for Extruded Profiles in Aluminum Extrusion Plants
“Moby Dick” Innovative Continuous Aging Oven for Extruded Profiles

MANAGEMENT ISSUES

The Effects of Globalization on the Aluminum Extrusion Industry

Globalization

Business Opportunities for Aluminum Extrusions in China
Aluminum Profile Industry in China
High Quality Extrusions for Railway and Urban Transit Applications in China
Aluminum Extrusion Industry in India – Challenges & Opportunities
Extrusion Equipment Upgrades for Maintaining Leadership Status in India
Aluminum Industry Standards for Extrusions

Safety and Education

Extrusion Hazards and Risk Reduction
The Aluminum Industry.s Efforts to Prevent Molten Metal Explosions
Practical Application of the Future European Extrusion Safety Standard EN 14656 in an Existing Plant near Barcelona
Bringing Technical Materials Engineering and Aluminum Information to the K-12 Community

Operation Management

Managing the Performance of Extrusion Plant
Process and Quality Improvements by Implementation of ISO/TS 16949 in Extrusion Plants
The Nine Principles for Best-in-Class Quality
Die Correction?
Using the Feed-Forward Concept to Integrate and Optimize the Extrusion Process, Die Design, and Management Process
Technical Solutions for the Aluminum Extrusion Industry
Meeting Today.s Market Challenges Through Strategic Equipment Investments

Volume II – Brief Contents

Billet Process and Equipment
Die Design and Technology
Value-Added Processes

BILLET PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT

New Technology – Improving Billet Casting and Extrusion Performance

Billet Casting

Advantages of Vertical Bonded Particle Filter Technology in Extrusion Billet Casting
The Ultimate Extrusion Scrap Remelt and Casting System

Metallurgy

Extrudability and Mechanical Properties of Alcan’s High Performance Al-Mg-Si Alloy
Predictive Metallographic Assessment of Extrudability and Comparative Testing of 6xxx Aluminum Alloy Billets
Performance of 6xxx Series Alloys Designed for Improved Extrudability and Strength

Homogenization

A Model of the β-AlFeSi to α-Al(FeMn)Si Transformation During Homogenization in 6xxx Alloys
A Modern View of the Thermodynamics and Kinetics of the Magnesium-Silicide

Billet Processing

Use of Boron Nitride Coatings with Aluminum Casting Technology
Almech: A Computer Program for Alloy Selection and Extrusion Process Improvement
Features of Extrusion of Al and Mg Alloys for Production of Billets with Improved Strength, Plastic and Technological Properties

Molten Metal Treatment

The Pechiney Jetcleaner – New Equipment Technology for “In-Line” Treatment of Molten Aluminum Alloys
Techniques for Removing Sodium from Molten Aluminum
Benefits with Electromagnetic Pumping Technology in Extrusion Alloy Melting Furnaces
The Casthouse Safety Program

Equipment

Traveling Billet Homogenizing Furnace
Compact Type Remelt Plant for Contaminated Scrap Using Latest Melting Technology

DIE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Effect of the Convex Die Geometry on the Process Parameters During Extrusion

Finite Element Method

Finite Element Method (FEM) Investigations for Practical Extrusion Issues — Extrusion Process for Complex 3-D Geometries; Pocket Die Designs; Transverse Weld Phenomenon
Analysis and Design Optimization of Aluminum Extrusion Dies
Prediction of Material Flow Pattern in the Hot Extrusion of Aluminum Alloys by the Finite Element Method
Microstructural Evaluation of Convex Die Extrudates
Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Aluminum Extrusion Through Pocket Dies
Numerical Simulation of Behavior of Weld-Pocket Dies during Extrusion of Thin-Walled Solid Sections
Consideration of Surface Formation and Cracking and Control by Isothermal Extrusion; Simulation of These Factors by the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Evaluation of a New Finite Element Method (FEM) Criterion for Seam Welds Quality Prediction in Aluminum Extruded Profiles
3-D Finite Element Method (FEM) Simulation System for Optimization of Profile Extrusion
Integration of 3-D Finite Element Flow Modeling in Extrusion Tool Conception and Fabrication

Practical Design

Die Design – The Next Generation
The Effect of Die Type and Die Design on Heat Generation and Productivity when Extruding AlMgSi Alloys
Integrated Computer-Aided Extrusion Hollow Die Design Methodology
Introducing Simulation Technology to Die Design

Technology in Practice

Use of Tribology to Improve Performance and Quality in Aluminum Extrusion
The Fixed Dummy Block
Die Heating in Production
The Single-Cell Die Oven
Automated Polishing and Cleaning of Aluminum Extrusion Dies
Study of Cost Savings in Die Trial and Die Correction With New Inspection Technologies
Software Application for the Management of Profiles, Backers, and Bolsters
Weight Per Meter Control Through Accurate Die Aperture Size

Surface Treatment and Materials

Deposition of Hard Films on Hot-Work-Steel Dies for Aluminum Extrusion
CVD Coating Technology for Increased Lifetime of Aluminum Extrusion Dies
Nitriding of Extrusion Dies: Problems and Solutions
Extrud-ALTM — An Alternative Approach to Nitrogen Die Cooling
Modern Extrusion Die Hardening and Nitriding
Ni3Al-Based Composites as Alternative Die Materials for the Extrusion of Hard Aluminum Alloys
Fundamentals of Advanced Aluminum Extrusion Processes

VALUE-ADDED PROCESSES

Wider Extrusions at Lower Cost by Friction Stir Welding

Welding

Friction Stir Welding Tools and Techniques for Welding Aluminum Extrusions
Promoting the Use of Aluminum Extrusions within the Welding Fabrication Industries

Extrusion

Changes to Extrusion Application Design in the Aluminum Design Manual 2005
Manufacturing Process of Curved Extrusions for Aluminum
Production of High-Curved Extruded Profiles Directly During the Extrusion Process
Effect of Stretching on Extrusions for Residual Stress and Distortion
Industrial Experience of Caustic Soda Recovery Integrated with Automatic Die Cleaning
Enhanced Tool Lubrication Systems

Fabrication

Manufacture of Continuously Reinforced Profiles Using Standard 6060 Billets
Improving Thermal Performance in Structural Fenestration Products
New Advanced Automation in Extrusion Working and Assembly
Design and Fabrication of Aluminum Automobiles
A CNC Machining Center for Processing Aluminum Profiles for the Train Industry

Anodizing

Outdoor Exposure Performance of Anodized Finishes
A New Economic Two-Step Coloring Process for Bronze and “Stainless Steel” Colors
Anodized Architectural Aluminum Combined with an Organic Seal

Paint-Based Finishes

Chrome-Free Pretreatment: A Cost-Effective Solution to the Elimination of
Environmental and Workplace Concerns Surrounding Chromium
Decoral System: for the Decoration of Extruded Aluminum Profiles
Process Control and Data Acquisition for Pretreatment Washer Systems Utilizing Computerized Graphics

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