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Extrusion Equipment 129 EE Automated Die-Polishing Update John Stackhouse, Ozren Kuzmanovic; Micro Technica Technologies, USA Advances in abrasive flow machining control technology are examined. Die shop productivity and quality improvements are reviewed on new and reconditioned extrusion dies. Controlling media flow rate and pressure with recently developed algorithms achieves major improvements in results. Examples comparing a traditional abrasive flow machining approach with the latest process control strategies are discussed, including benefits of improved die life and profile quality. |
