Technical Tracks include:
Billett Process & Equipment
BP016
Effect of Strengthening Solution-Aging Processing on Microstructures and Properties of H755 Aluminum Alloy
Jianxiang Li, Zhibing Yang – Jeoshion Aluminum Co., Ltd., China; and
Zhimin Yin, Central South University
China
BP033
Influence of Varying the Chemical Composition on the Extrusion Performance of AA6060 and AA6063 Alloys
Leonel Batalla, Fernando L. Daroqui, and María V. Canullo; Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC; Eduardo Siri, Aluar División Elaborados
Argentina
BP058
Influence of Fe and Mn Content on 6xxx Extrusion Alloys
Malcolm J. Couper, ARC Centre of Excellence for Design in Light Metals; Elizabeth D Sweet, CAST Cooperative Research Centre; Xinquan Zhang, Rio Tinto Alcan
Australia
BP076
Billet Quality: An Overview of Cast House Practises
Hanif Hamzah, Press Metal Berhad
Malaysia
BP079
The Influence of Iron Content on the Tensile Properties and Anodizing Response of AA6060 Extrusions
Lisa Sweet, Suming Zhu and Mark A. Easton, CAST Cooperative Research Centre; Xinquan Zhang, Rio Tinto Alcan
Australia
BP085
Effects of Different Lubricating Oils and 'Ceramic Ring Overhand' (CRO) on the Surface Appearance and Sub-Surface Liquation in 6xxx Alloy Billets
Ravi Tilak, Rodney Wirtz, and Frank Culver; Almex USA Inc.
USA
BP091
High Speed Alloys
Ulf H. Tundal and Oddvin Reiso; Hydro Aluminium
Norway
BP094
Homogenisation of Al-Mg-Si Alloy Billets – Myths and Facts
Jostein Røyset, Øystein Bauger, Jan Anders, Ulf Tundal, and Oddvin Reiso; Hydro Aluminium Research and Technology Development
Norway
BP119
Homogenization Aspects: Continuous Versus Batch in an Integrated Modern Casthouse
Franz Niedermair, Hertwich Engineering
Austria
BP120
Large Diameter Billet Casting with Wagstaff® ARC™ Casting Technology and ABB EM Stirring
Scott Tim, Wagstaff, Inc.
USA
BP121
High-Performance AA6063 Super Flow Designed to Meet 6xxx High-Strength Alloy Properties
Jerome Fourmann, Ram Ramanan – Rio Tinto Alcan, USA; and Nick Parson – Rio Tinto Alcan
Canada
BP129
A New Method to Control Load Temperature in Batch Homogenization Process
André Larouche, Claude Carrier – Rio Tinto Alcan, Canada; and
Matthew Gavin – Rio Tinto Alcan
USA
BP137
Composition Analysis Uncertainty: Impact, Common Causes and
Use of Production Limit Offsets to Ensure On-Composition Product
Keith K. Trischan, Michael L. Ruschak – Alcoa Technical Center
USA
BP140
Reducing Environmental Impacts in the Casthouse
Corleen Chesonis, Edward M. Williams, David H. DeYoung – Alcoa Inc.
USA
BP141
Transient Molten Metal Quality at the Start and End of DC Casting and the Impact on Extrusion
Phil Enright – N-TEC
United Kingdom
BP145
Molten Metal Safety in Aluminum DC Billet Casting
James A. Brock, Jake J. Niedling, C. Wayne Shanko – Alcoa
USA
Design & Applications
DA009
Developments in the Design of Aluminum Extrusions for Structural Applications
J. Randolph Kissell, The TGB Partnership; Michael H. Skillingberg, The Aluminum Association
USA
DA115
Innovative Extrusions For Value-Added Applications
Mario Conserva, Alfin-Edimet SpA; Alberto Pomari, Metra SpA
Italy
DA138
Analyzing the Tribological Phenomena in Hot Extrusion Processes by using New Torsion-Tribo Test
Pavel Hora, Maysam Gorji – ETH Zurich, Institute of Virtual Manufacturing, Switzerland; and Joachim Maier – WEFA Singen GmbH
Germany
DA149
Review of Past Innovations and Recent Improvements in Aluminum Extrusion Production: from Alloy to Process Development
Joseph Benedyk Light Metal Age – Lake Zurich
USA
Extrusion Equipment
EE025
Evaluation of Process Mechanism and Parameters for Automated Stretching Line
Pawel Kazanowski, Hydro Aluminum-Precision Tubing Technology Centre
USA
EE026
Extrusion Press Safety From a Hydraulic System Design Perspective
Steve D. DeMar, Hauhinco L.P.
USA
EE032
Dummy Block Lubrication Best Practices
James E. Dyla, AMCOL Corporation
USA
EE034
Large Press Handling Systems
David R. Jenista, Granco Clark, Inc
USA
EE035
Improving Recovery with Rotary Log Welding
David R. Jenista, Granco Clark, Inc
USA
EE037
Innovative Integrated Plants of Die-Cleaning and Caustic Soda Recovery:
Case History of a Big and Modern European Plant
Walter Dalla Barba, Fabio Vincenzi, Federico Vincenzi, Marcello Rossi; Italtecno Srl
Italy
EE039
Efficiency Optimization of the Aluminium Extrusion Plants
Giulia Bertoli, OMAV SpA
Italy
EE040
Extrusion Equipment Dedicated to Large Profile Press Line
Giulia Bertoli, OMAV SpA
Italy
EE052
Extruder Automation Comes of Age: A Review and Outlook of Automation Systems for Aluminum Extruders
Madhukar C. Pandit, University of Kaiserslautern
Germany
EE055
Interactions Between Mechanical and Thermal Stresses in Extrusion Containers
Gernot Strehl, S+C Extrusion Tooling Solutions GmbH
Germany
EE056
Gas-Induction Inline Oven
Uwe Günter, Extrutec GmbH; Stefan Beer, I.A.S. Induktions-Anlagen + Service GmbH & Co. KG
Germany
EE066
23MN Press Prototype
Paolo Fraternale
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA - Danieli Breda Division
Italy
EE068
Phase-Controlled Nitriding and Nitrocarburizing Applied to Reduce Flaking,
Brittleness and Improve Die Life
Jack A. Kalucki – Nitrex Metal Inc.
Canada
EE082
Die Heating Excellence & Energy Savings
Dirk Menzler, Fredrik D. Berge – IUT Industriell Ugnsteknik Sweden AB
Sweden
EE089
Can Automated Die-Polishing Help Your Extrusion Output and Efficiency?
John Stackhouse – Micro Technica Technologies
Germany
EE106
Stopping the Daily Grind of Surface Defects: Capturing Surface Defects in the Aluminum Extrusion Process with the Latest Measurement Innovation
Alexander Daniker, Ascona, GmbH; Germany
Brad Allen, iNOEX, LLC; USA
EE109
Nondestructive Examination of Extrusion Press Hydraulic Cylinder Pressure Walls
Ronald P Manganello, Carlesa NDE Services
USA
EE123
Heavy Duty Extrusion Presses for Large Profile Applications
Axel Bauer – SMS Meer GmbH
Germany
EE133
New Materials and Intelligent Design on Extrusion Tooling
Werner Hähnel and Klaus Gillmeister – Kind & Co., Edelstahlwerk KG
Germany
EE134
Die Cleaning and Polishing Production Experience
Craig S. Johnson – CJi Systems Inc.
USA
EE147
Efficiency Optimization of the Aluminum Extrusion Plants
Giulia Bertoli – OMAV S.p.A.
Italy
EE148
Extrusion Equipment Dedicated to Large Profile Press Line
Giulia Bertoli – OMAV S.p.A.
Italy
Extrusion/Die Practical
EP024
A Study of Multi-material Die Insert Failure Mechanism in Aluminum Extrusion
Pawel Kazanowski; Hydro Aluminum-Precision Tubing Technology Centre
USA
EP027
New Developments in Extrusion of 2xxx Alloys with Solution Heat Treatment on the Press
Dariusz Lesniak, Józef Zasadzinski, Marek Galanty, Antoni Woznicki and Artur Rekas;
AGH University of Science and Technology
Poland
EP028
Weldability Testing of Hard Deformable Aluminum Alloys Intended for Extrusion Through Porthole Dies
Dariusz Lesniak, Wojciech Libura, Jan Richert, Marcin Mroczkowski, Jakub Sobota;
AGH University of Science and Technology
Poland
EP047
Recovery Improvement: A Continuous Process
U.C. Doshi – Jindal Aluminium Limited
India
EP057
Optimize Dies Using Advanced Technical Tools
Tiziano Andreoli; Phoenix International SpA
Italy
EP059
Welds in Hollow Profile Extrusion Prediction of Position and Extent of Charge
Antonio Segatori, Barbara Reggiani, Lorenzo Donati, and Luca Tomesani – DIEM, University of Bologna
Italy
EP060
Elimination of Extrusion Dies Overheating by Using Liquid Nitrogen Technology
Eng. Enea Mainetti and Eng. Shmaya Wallfish – A.t.i.e. Uno Informatica Srl
Italy
EP062
A Revolutionary Dies Digital Archive and Remote Correction System
Nicola Cividini, Diana Tedoldi; ALUMAT Srl; Italy; Tommaso Pinter; Almax Mori Srl
Italy
EP074
Hot Extrusion of Al/SiC Powder Through Porthole Die
Józef Zasadzinski, Artur Rekas, Wojciech Libura, Jan Richert, Dariusz Lesniak; AGH - University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals
Poland
EP083
Helping the Customer - Part Two
Ram Ramanan, Jerome Fourmann; Rio Tinto Alcan; USA
Nick Parson and Chris Jowett (Consultant); Rio Tinto Alcan; Canada
EP084
The Dynamics of Dead Zones in Hot Extrusion
Christopher W Jowett; Consultant to Rio Tinto Alcan
Canada
EP090
Development and Application of New Alloy AA2013
Katsuya Kato, Tadashi Minodam, Hideo Sano; Sumitomo Light Metal Industries, LTD
Japan
EP095
Flow of Billet Surface Material during Extrusion of Al Alloys
Martin Lefstad; SINTEF; Oddvin Reiso, Jostein Røyset, Ulf Tundal; Hydro Aluminium Research and Technology Development
Norway
EP102
Extrusion of Hard-Alloy, Thin-Wall Hollow Profiles
Frank F. Kraft; Ohio University
USA
EP103
Down Time Monitoring & Extrusion Process Monitoring
Markus Dobler; Manufacturing Consulting Establishment
Liechtenstein
EP105
Tribological Investigation of CVD-Coated Aluminum Extrusion Dies
Joachim Maier – WEFA Singen GmbH
Germany
EP110
The Influence of Die Bearing Geometry on Surface Recrystallisation of 6xxx Extrusions
Nick C Parson, Alexandre Maltais, Chris Jowett (Consultant); Rio Tinto Alcan
Canada
EP113
Simple Temperature Measurement Techniques for Extruders Straightforward
Solutions in a Tough Market
Jonathan T. Pangborn; Hydro Aluminum Phoenix
USA
EP114
6005A: Practical Evidence Of Advantages for Extruders and Their Customers
Jonathan T. Pangborn; Hydro Aluminum Phoenix
USA
EP116
Developments in Hot Work Tool Steels: Looking Beyond the Basics Towards True Savings in Aluminum Extrusion Tooling
Patricia A. Miller, Bohler-Uddeholm Corporation; USA
Danny Capo, Bohler-Uddeholm Ltd.; Canada
Bengt Klarenfjord, Uddeholms AB; Sweden
Gabriele Derdau, Bohler Edelstahl GmbH; Austria
EP117
Development of a New Aluminum Extrusion Hot Work Tool Steel
Jose Britti Bacalhau, Celso Antonio Barbosa; Villares Metals South America; Brazil
Patricia A. Miller, Bohler-Uddeholm Corporation; USA
EP131
Optimal Die Prefill Practices for Soft Alloy Extrusion
Rob Palmer – Capral
Australia
EP143
Die Heating Excellence & Energy Savings
Dirk Menzler – HTAix, Germany; and Fredrik Berge – IUT
Sweden
Management Issues
MI004
The Practical Application of Advanced Linear Programming Modeling Techniques to Optimize Extrusion Operations
Craig R. Werner, Werner Extrusion Solutions LLC (WES LLC)
USA
MI005
Certification: A Simple, Effective Means to Continuously Improve Extrusion Operations
Craig R. Werner, Werner Extrusion Solutions LLC (WES LLC)
USA
MI013
Aluminum Consumption and Aluminum Extrusion Industry in China
Zitao Wang, Guangdong Non-ferrous Metals Processing Technology Committee
Jingru Liu, Lw Aluminum Processing Technology Service Center
China
MI014
Mission 95
Rajat Agarwal, Prasanna B Venkatesha; Bhoruka Aluminium Ltd
India
EP017
The Evolution of Light Metal Extrusion
Paul Robbins – CASTOOL Tooling Systems
Canada
MI021
Global Aluminium Applications In Electric Vehicles And Charging Infrastructure
Roberto Boeker; AluMag Automotive LLC
United States
MI042
Six Sigma Methodology Analysis Applied to Extrusion Plant
Rodrigo C. Campana; Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio
Brazil
MI048
Optimization of Die Wear and Tear for 6063 Alloy
Modar Al Mekdad, Sutanay Parida and Suresh Annadurai; Gulf Extrusions Co LLC
United Arab Emirates
MI050
An Aluminum Phenomenon: A Global Player Created in Syria
Mutassem M. Daaboul – SAMA MADAR - Daaboul Industrial Group
Syrian Arab Republic
MI052
An Aluminum Phenomenon; A Global Player Created in Syria
Mutassem/M Daaboul – SAMA MADAR - Daaboul Industrial Group
Syrian Arab Republic
MI081
Automatic Press Control System to Implement a Best Practices Program
Tom F. Larrick and Bill R. Barron; Williamson Corp
USA
MI087
Economics of Aluminum Extrusion for Aerospace Applications
Pradip K. Saha; The Boeing Company
USA
MI099
Latest Extrusion and Casting Technology Combined with Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Has Led to the Creation of a Next Generation Soft Alloy Extrusion Facility
Ray D. Parkinson; Kaiser Aluminum
USA
MI104
Search for Similar Profiles through Pattern Matching Algorithms: Effectiveness and Advantages for Extrusion Companies
Alain Michalak, Compes France, France
Marco Azzalin, Stefano Bellotti, Vincenzo Giacomelli; Compes SpA
Italy
MI118
Improvements in Aluminum Extrusion Profitability through Competence
Jon E Veenstra, WEFA Cedar, Inc.; Mike S Warkins, Peerless of America
USA
MI124
Employee Motivation in an Aluminum Extrusion Operation – A Case Study on How a Properly Designed and Managed Incentive System Drove Outstanding Productivity and Quality
Craig R. Werner – Werner Extrusion Solutions, LLC, USA; and James H. Scheuing – Plymouth Tube Co.
USA
MI125
Is Operational Modeling Worth the Effort? Using Simple Spreadsheet Models of Extrusion Operations to Ask “What if?” Questions Regarding Equipment and Profiles
Craig R. Werner – Werner Extrusion Solutions, LLC
USA
MI126
Using Data to Calculate Optimized Log Lengths and Mill Lengths in an Aluminum Extrusion Operation – A Case Study
Craig R. Werner – Werner Extrusion Solutions, LLC
USA
MI128
Leveraging the Design Advantages of Aluminum Extrusions
Craig R. Werner – Werner Extrusion Solutions LLC
USA
MI132
Using Current Technology in Extrusion-Specific Manufacturing Execution Systems
James H. Foy – Foy Inc.
USA
Sustainability & Recycling
SR022
The Effect of Extrusion Die Design on the Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Profiles Solid State Recycled from 6060 Aluminum Alloy Chips
Volkan Güley, Nooman Ben Khalifa, A. Erman Tekkaya; Technische Universität Dortmund, Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction (IUL)
Germany
SR038
Green and Smart Anodizing: The Anodizing of the Future Available Today
Walter Dalla Barba, Fabio Vincenzi, Federico Vincenzi, and Marcello Rossi – Italtecno Srl
Italy
SR075
Trivalent Chromium: A Green Solution to Hexavalent Chromium
Charles R. Ike – Bulk Chemicals, Inc.
USA
SR096
Aspects of Preferential Grain Etching During Alkaline Pre-Etching Step Before Anodizing of Aluminium Profiles
Øystein Bauger, Hans Bjerkaas; Hydro Aluminium
Norway
SR130
Constructing the Sustainable Path Forward
Patrick M. Muessig – Azon USA Inc.
USA
Extrusion/Die Theoretical
TH010
Influence of the Steel-Reinforcement Geometry on Position and Embedding Quality in Discontinuously Reinforced Co-Extruded Aluminum Profiles
Annika Foydl, Nooman Ben Khalifa, A. Erman Tekkaya; Insitute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction, Technische Universität Dortmund
Germany
TH012
Application of the Numerical Simulation Technology in Aluminum Profiles Extrusion Production
Xiang Sheng-qian, Guangdong Haomei Aluminum Co. Ltd.; Cheng Lei and Xie Shui-sheng; State Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals and Processes, Beijing General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals; Zhou Cun-rong, Guangdong Haomei Aluminum Co.Ltd.
China
TH015
Determination of Friction Behavior in Extrusion Processes
with a New Experimental Method
Dong-Zhi Sun, Andreas Kailer, Florence Andrieux, Andrea Ockewitz –
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM
Germany
TH018
Constitutive Equations for Hot Extrusion of AA6005A, AA6063 and AA7020 Alloys
Tommaso Pinter, Almax Mori Srl; Italy; Andrew J. den Bakker, Nedal Aluminium B.V.; Netherlands
TH019
Surface Pick-up Formation: New Limits in the Limit Diagram
Andrew J. Den Bakker, Nedal Aluminium B.V.; Xiao Ma, M2i Materials Innovation Institute; Matthijn De Rooji, University of Twente; Robert J. Werkhoven, TNO Science & Industry
Netherlands
TH020
Simulation Aided Design of Porthole Dies for Magnesium Alloys Extrusion
Tommaso Pinter, Almax Mori Srl; Italy; Yoram Rami, SHL Alubin LTD; Israel
TH023
Development of a Numerical Method for Simulation of Aluminum Extrusion Processes with Modeling of Microstructure
Andrea Ockewitz, Dong-Zhi Sun, Florence Andrieux – Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, Germany, and
Soeren Mueller – Extrusion Research and Development Center TU Berlin Germany
TH030
Deformation Prediction of Porthole Dies After Multiple Extrusion Cycles
Barbara Reggiani, Lorenzo Donati, Luca Tomesani; University of Bologna
Italy
TH036
Functional Data Analyses in Control of Extrusion Process
Igor Duplancic and Branimir Lela, FESB, University of Split; Croatia
Ante Musa and Oliver Zovko, FEAL; Bosnia and Herzegovina
TH049
Thermo-mechanical Modeling to Predict Microstructure Change during Extrusion of AA3xxx Aluminum Alloys
Y. Mahmoodkhani, M. A. Wells; University of Waterloo; N. Parson, Rio Tinto Alcan; L. Grajales and W. J. Poole; The University of British Columbia
Canada
TH051
A Review of FEM Codes Accuracy for Reliable Extrusion Process Analysis: the Extrusion Benchmark 2009 and 2011
Lorenzo Donati, Luca Tomesani – Dept. DIEM-University of Bologna, Italy, and Nooman Ben Khalifa, Erman A. Tekkaya – IUL Department-Technische Universität Dortmund
Germany
TH061
Metal Flow Analysis in a Complex Die
Andrew J. Den Bakker, Nedal Aluminium B.V.; Robert J. Werkhoven, TNO Science & Industry; Netherlands
Antonio Segatori, Lorenzo Donati, Luca Tomesani; University of Bologna
Italy
TH067
Investigation of the Dynamic Grain Structure Evolution during Hot Extrusion of EN AW–6082
Ahmet Güzel, Andreas Jäger, Nooman Ben Khalifa, A. Erman Tekkaya; Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction
Germany
TH080
Experimental And Numerical Analysis of the Friction in the Die
Soeren Mueller; Extrusion R&D Center—TU Berlin
Germany
TH092
Extrusion of Ingot and Powder Metallurgy Aluminum Matrix Composites Profiles
Marcela Lieblich, Gaspar González-Doncel, Joaquín Ibáñez-Ulargui and Ricardo Fernández; CENIM-CSIC; Pilar Rey, Alfonso Vázquez and Gemma Castro; AIMEN
Spain
TH093
Study of Effects of Variations in Process Parameters on the Extrusion Process by Use of Finite–Element Simulations
Amin Farjad Bastani, Benteler Aluminium Systems Norway AS; Trond Aukrust, SINTEF; Sverre Brandal, Hydro Aluminium Extrusion Competence Centre
Norway
TH100
Distortion Mechanisms Due to the Cooling Process in Aluminum Extrusion
Saeed Bikass, Bjørn Andersson, Artem Pilipenko; Sintef
Norway
TH107
Through-Process Modelling (TPM) of Grain Structure Evolution in 3xxx and 6xxx Aluminium Extrusions
Trond Furu, Ole Runar Myhr, Olaf Engler, Ole Johannes Emmerhoff, Svein Roger Skjervold; Hydro Aluminium R&D
Norway
TH111
Practical Approach to Computer Simulation and Optimization of Complex Thin Profile Extrusion
Nikolay Biba, Andrey Lishny, Sergey Stebunov; QuantorForm Ltd.
Russian Federation
TH146
The ‘State of the Art’ in Aluminum Extrusion Simulation Using the Finite Element Method
John Walters, Mike Foster – Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation
USA
Value-Added Processes
VA006
A New Liberalization Trend in the Aluminum Fenestration Industry
Giovanni Barbareschi, Tekna Srl
Italy
VA007
Issues on the Design and Fabrication of Extruded Aluminum Framing
for the Solar Industry
Giovanni Barbareschi, Tekna Srl
Italy
VA043
Stretch Wrapping of Master Bundles and Wooden Battens
Raffaele D'Andrea, Emmebi Srl
Italy
VA044
Fast Bend
Raffaele D'Andrea, Emmebi Srl
Italy
VA045
Easy Peel
Raffaele D'Andrea, Emmebi Srl
Italy
VA054
New Developments in Extrusion of Profiles with Variable Curvatures and Cross Sections
Alessandro Selvaggio, Nooman Ben Khalifa and A. Erman Tekkaya – Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction
Germany
VA064
The One Man Vertical Line for Windows Makers
Carlo Zucchetti, Trasmetal SpA
Italy
VA065
The World’s Highest Vertical Powder Coating Line For Aluminium Profiles
Carlo Zucchetti, Trasmetal SpA
Italy
VA072
Metallurgical Analysis of Surface Streaking Defect in AA6060 Extrudate
Timotius Pasang – Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, New Zealand; Andrew A. Thome and Wojciech Z. Misiolek – Institute for Metal Forming
USA
VA088
Factors Affecting Machinability of Al-Mg-Si Extrusions
Imed Zaghbani, Victor Songmene, Jules Kouam ; École de Technologie Supérieure
Nick Parson, Alexandre Maltais; Rio Tinto Alcan
Canada
VA112
Trace Elements and Their Impact on the Surface Finishing Characteristics
of Aluminum Extrusions
Jude Mary Runge, Comprehensive Metallurgical Consulting
USA
VA127
Acid Etching for Extruded Aluminum: Technical, Economic and Environmental Aspects
Dr. Alberto Abad Abad Fuentes – Alvarez Schaer, S.A.
Spain
VA139
Wood Grain Finish on Aluminum Profiles using Powder or Liquid Coating
Enrico Piva – Decoral System USA Corp.
USA
VA142
Manufacturing and Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Solar Power Structure Systems
Tony Mascarin – IBIS Associates, Inc.
USA
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