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

Extrusion/Die Practical

149 PR 
Thursday, May 15 - 8:00am

Implications and Influence of Complex Extrusions and Nonstandard Shapes on Extrusion Press Productivity

Modar Mohamed Al Mekdad – Gulf Extrusion, United Arab Emirates

Low-cost production methods and efficient die technology sustain demand for thin-walled complex extrusions. Die performance efficiency is discussed, highlighting profile design and die design failures and their effects on the extrusion process. Working with customers on design modifications simplifies profile production and die manufacturing. Continuous improvements and research yield reliable, high-quality dies. Sharing process parameters and die steel details overcomes unreported die failures.