May 13 - 16, 2008
Gaylord Palms
Orlando, Florida USA

Extrusion/Die Practical

026 PR 
Thursday, May 15 - 8:30am

Extrusion Surface Effects Resulting from Billet Surface Inflow

William Dixon -- QED Extrusion Developments Inc., USA

The influence of billet quality on surface finish includes not only impurity content, but how the homogenization process affects favorable Fe-phase transformation. The role of billet enriched surface layer inflow is examined. The inverse segregation layer’s depth in the billet and extent of enrichment within influences extruded surface quality, as do die design and extrusion conditions’ effects on surface layer inflow. Measures to improve surface condition are presented.