Aluminum Extrusion Technology
Master the art of aluminum extrusion technology. Learn about thermodynamics, die design, and production practices for optimal results.
In the book “Aluminum Extrusion Technology” by P. Saha
SELECTED CONTENTS
Fundamentals of Extrusion
Thermodynamics in Extrusion
- Extrusion Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics Model
- Influence of Principal Variables on Temperature Rise
- Temperature Measurements
- Isothermal Extrusion
Extrusion Press and Auxiliary Equipment
- Types of Extrusion Presses
- Press Selection and Specification
- Extrusion Press Components
- Auxiliary Equipment
- Integrated System
Extrusion Die and Tooling
- Terminology and Functions of Extrusion Dies and Tooling
- Direct Extrusion
- Indirect Extrusion
- the design
- The layout
- Bearing Length
- Die Making
- Die Correction
- Factors for Consideration in Die Correction
- Solid Die
- Hollow Die
- Die Materials and Surface Treatment
- Selection of Die Material
- Surface Hardening and TreatmentTribology in Extrusion Dies
- Wear in an Extrusion Die
Billet Casting Principles and Practice
- Principle of Billet Making
- Casting Practices
- Casting Variables
- Charge Material
- Melting and Holding
- Fluxing and Degassing
- Grain Refining
- Filtration System
- Vertical Casting System
- Horizontal Casting System
- Homogenization of Billet
- Casting Defects
Extrusion of Soft- and Medium-Grade Alloys
- Alloy and Extrudability
- Product Shapes and Sizes
- Analysis of Useful Extrusion Parameters
- Extrusion Runout
- Extrusion Pressure
- Ram and Extrusion Speed Control
- Butt Thickness Control
- Production Practice
- Extrusion of Solid Shapes
- Extrusion of Tubes and Hollow Shapes
- Productivity Control
- Minimize Avoidable Scrap
- Maximize the Billet Length
- Optimization of Extrusion Speed and Temperature
- Auxiliary Operations
- Stretching
- Sawing
- Heat Treatment
- Mechanical and Physical Tests
- Extrusion Defects
Extrusion of Hard Alloys
- Alloys and Extrudability
- Product Shapes and Sizes
- Extrusion Practices
- Extrusion Parameters
- Press Control
- Process Variables and Control
- Heat Treatment
- Auxiliary Processes
- Extrusion Defects
- Quality Assurance
- Test Methods
- Extrusion of Aluminum Matrix Composites
- Billet Metallurgy and Flow Stress
- Die Materials and Die Design
- Extrusion Process and Defects
- Forming of Extrusion
- Powder Metallurgy Alloy Extrusions
Process Control in the Aluminum Extrusion Plant
- Extrusion Plant and Processes
- Billet-Making Variables
- Extrusion Die Variables
- Extrusion Press and Auxiliary Equipment
- Extrusion Process Variables
- Auxiliary Process Variables
- Heat Treatment and Mechanical Testing
- Surface Treatment of Extruded Shapes
- Quality Control Framework
Statistical Process and Quality Control
- Basis of the Statistical Control Chart
- Quality Control in Billet Making
- Quality Control of Dies
- Quality Control of Extrusion
- Total Quality Management
Research and Development