Abstract: A system and method for an improved material flow through an extrusion machine by altering the material properties in a magnetic field are provided. The electromagnetic extrusion system includes a ram that is moved into a chamber containing an extrusion material to force the extrusion material out of an opening defined, at least in part, by a die to create an extrusion with a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the predetermined shape of the opening. An electromagnetic winding of electrically conductive material is embedded within a tool retainer block surrounding the container and is helically wound about the chamber and carries a DC electrical current to generate a magnetic field having a magnetic flux density of at least 2 Tesla within the extrusion material to dissipate dislocation defect structures in the extrusion material being extruded via the magnetoplasticity effect. The magnetic field therefore provides for reduced flow stress on the tooling.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing is disclosed. The method forms a hollow pipe using an extrusion process, the hollow pipe contains a main body, a through aperture, and a protrusions running along the entire length of the main body, forms internal threads inside the through aperture, forms an elongated bottom member from the protrusion, wherein the elongated bottom member contains a recessed channel and one or more recesses, wherein the elongated bottom member runs along a portion of the main body, forms external threads along the main body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing feedstock in piece form from metal, in particular aluminium and/or aluminium alloys, for a metal-casting installation, in particular aluminium-casting installation, in which scrap parts of metal, in particular of aluminium and/or aluminium alloys, are sorted on the basis of their alloying constituents and/or alloy contents and subsequently, on the basis of an alloy to be produced in the feedstock, the scrap parts are mixed into a composition having a homogeneous distribution of the alloy and fed to a press, in which the scrap parts of the composition are subjected to a pressure that compresses the scrap parts while generating a temperature, wherein, as a result of the application of pressure, the scrap parts are heated up to the transition temperature between solid and liquid of at least some of the scrap parts and/or the alloys and/or alloying constituents thereof before the feedstock is discharged in a specific geometrical form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extrusion press (10, 20, 30) with a press cylinder (111), the press cylinder (111) being driven with an electro-hydrostatic control system (104) for a power transmission and being connected to a separate drive (120, 400) for rapid traverse, with a container (115), wherein the container (115) is connected to a hydraulic cylinder (117) for a power transmission and to a further separate drive (119, 300) for rapid traverse, with a hydraulic cylinder (101) with a locking device (103) for driving a shearing tool (102), wherein the hydraulic cylinder (101) is connected to the electro-hydrostatic control system (104), and wherein the press cylinder (111) in the power transmission and the hydraulic cylinder (101) for driving a shearing tool (102) are controlled alternately via the common electro-hydrostatic control system (104).

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing process of aluminum alloy beverage cans by «Drawing-Ironing», characterized in that a friction higher between the bodymaker punch and the aluminum sheet than between the ironing die and said aluminum sheet is produced by at least one of the following specificities: An aluminum sheet with an internal surface significantly higher in roughness than the external one Ironing dies with rounded intersections between infeed as well as exit surface and the land, with a smooth surface in the working area and a short width of the land A bodymaker punch with an extra roughness and an isotropic texture. It also relates to a beverage can manufactured by such a process, and characterized in that its reflectance measured at 60° is higher than 73% just after the last ironing step.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a strand from a stainless steel by cold forming a billet into the cold-hardened strand and subsequently annealing the strand is provided. The method allows stainless steel strands to be produced, which have both a high tensile strength, as well as a high degree of elongation. The strand is heated to a temperature ranging from 400° C. to 460° C. while the strand is being annealed, and the cold-hardened strand is surrounded by a protective gas atmosphere during the heating process.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of preparing a thermoplastic resin composition having superior surface clearness and gloss. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing a superior thermoplastic resin composition which has superior surface clearness and superior gloss and may prevent mold deposition during a high speed injection process, by using a reactive emulsifier during emulsion polymerization of rubber latex composed of polybutadiene, preparing resin latex using a hydrophobic initiator during graft copolymerization of rubber latex, an aromatic vinyl monomer, and a vinyl cyan monomer, compression dehydrating a moisture content to less than 10% using a compression type dehydrator after agglomerating the resin latex, and performing a wet powder extrusion process.

Abstract: A semifinished product for an implant and implants produced from the semifinished product, the semifinished product comprising or consisting of a region of a magnesium alloy, which is characterized by a grain size gradient of the magnesium alloy between two opposed surfaces from ?3 ?m to ?8 ?m, in each case in relation to the average grain size. Use of the semifinished product for producing corresponding implants, and also a method for producing semifinished products.

Abstract: An extrusion press includes a container mover that moves a container at an end platen and molding a product by extruding a billet loaded in the container from a die by a stem driven by a main cylinder device, wherein the extrusion press includes a deflection amount detector that detects a deflection amount of the die; a deflection amount of the die during extrusion is detected; a deviation between the detected deflection amount and a reference deflection amount of the die set in advance is mathematically processed; and the extrusion press includes a controller that sends an output to the container mover to reduce a container sealing force when the deviation is minus, or increase the container sealing force when the deviation is plus so that a container sealing force corresponding to the reference deflection amount acts on an end surface of the die.

Abstract: An extrusion apparatus and process are disclosed that produce high-performance extrusion structures. The extrusion apparatus includes a shear tool that applies a rotational shear force and an axial extrusion force to the face of a billet material that plasticizes the billet material. Plasticized material is extruded through an extrusion die along the length of the inner bore of the shear tool which yields hollow and solid extrusion structures. The process refines the microstructures of the extrusion structures and extrusion materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides an extrusion press which eliminates unevenness of dynamic and thermal fatigue degrees of the hydraulic devices which form the hydraulic circuit in the extrusion press, the electric Motors which drive the hydraulic pump, the control devices, etc., which makes the dynamic and thermal fatigue degrees and remaining service lives of the component devices even, and which is excellent in energy saving effect. An extrusion press which has a plurality of variable capacity type hydraulic pumps connected to it in parallel for supplying working oil to hydraulic cylinders of the extrusion press, uses a preset working speed as the basis to find the required discharge rate of the hydraulic pumps, and selectively controls the drive operations of the hydraulic pumps, wherein the order of selection of the hydraulic pumps which are selectively controlled in drive operation is controlled by a program which progressively advances when a predetermined number of molding cycles are completed.

Abstract: An extrusion press and an extrusion control method obtains a uniformly-shaped extruded product by constantly applying a constant container sealing force between a container and a die even when an extrusion force varies during an extrusion process, improving product yield, and keeping a small energy consumption at the time of extrusion.

Abstract: A method, for the production of profiles (16) of a light metal material, in particular a magnesium material, by means of extrusion with a hydrostatic extrusion device (10), is disclosed. A volume of material (15) is pressed through a die (14), having the form of the desired profile (16) in order to form the profile (16). A grain refiner is added to the light metal material to form the material volume (15) used in the extrusion process.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a seamless tube, in which after a starting material to be extruded has been heated to a heating temperature T [° C.] satisfying the relationship of Formula (1) or Formula (2) depending on the outside diameter d0 [mm] thereof, the starting material is hot extruded by providing a solid lubricating glass between the starting material to be extruded and a die, whereby a transverse flaw on the outer surface in the top portion of tube can be prevented when hot extrusion is performed by using a starting material for extrusion having low deformability at high temperatures. When d0<200, T?1250+1.1487×A?7.838×ln(t0/t)?10.135×ln(d0/d) . . . (1); when d0?200, T?1219+1.1487×A?7.838×ln(t0/t)?10.135×ln(d0/d) . . . (2), where A=L/Vav×1000 [msec.].

Abstract: A helical cord having an elliptical shape and the like is manufactured so that a length-to-width ratio or a dimension of a shaped form of the cord to be shaped in a longitudinal direction can be changed. A cord (C) is sequentially passed through through holes (21H, 22H) of stationary and movable shaping bodies (21, 22) opposing each other of a shaping device (20). At that time, the movable shaping body (22) is moved along the stationary shaping body (21) by a moving device so that the through holes (21H, 22H) become eccentric with respect to each other, and the cord (C) passing between the eccentric through holes (21H, 22H) is bent and deformed so as to be shaped.

Abstract: A method of extruding a glassy aluminum-based alloy billet, by soaking the billet for sufficient time to heat the billet to an extrusion starting temperature of from about 300° F. to about 600° F. and extruding the billet in a streamline die having an extrusion ratio to keep the adiabatic temperature below the starting temperature while maintaining the streamline die at a temperature of about 400° F. to about 600° F. at a ram speed less than that which would raise the streamline die temperature within this range.

Abstract: A starting material to be extruded made of a high alloy comprising, in mass %, Cr: 20 to 30% and Ni: more than 22% and 60% or less is heated to a temperature predetermined according to the contents of Mo and W and is subjected to a hot-extrusion process, the heating temperature T (° C.) satisfying a relationship of Formula (1), (2), or (3), which is expressed in terms of the average cross-sectional area A (mm2) of the starting material to be extruded, the extrusion ratio EL (?), and the extrusion speed V (mm/s). As a result, a high-alloy seamless tube can be produced without generating cracking and/or seam flaws. When 0%?Mo+0.5W<4%: T?1343?0.001322×A?1.059×EL?0.129×V??(1) When 4%?Mo+0.5W<7%: T?1316?0.001322×A?1.059×EL?0.129×V??(2) When 7%?Mo+0.5W: T?1289?0.001322×A?1.059×EL?0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for forming, in particular for cold forming, here in particular for cold extruding, a workpiece, which device has a forming die and a feed device by means of which a relative movement can be generated between the workpiece and the forming die, wherein the device has a frequency generating device which interacts with the feed device and by which the relative movement between the workpiece and the forming die, as generated by the feed device, can be modulated in such a way that following a forward stroke in which the workpiece and/or the forming die pass through a first stroke travel in the feeding direction, a movement of the forming die and/or of the workpiece can be effected in a subsequent reverse stroke, over a second stroke travel in a direction opposite to the feeding direction, and to a method for forming a workpiece wherein a relative movement between the workpiece and a forming die is generated by a feed device, which relative movement between the workpiece an

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for forming, in particular for cold forming, here in particular for cold extruding, a workpiece (2), which device (1) has a forming die (3) and a feed device (5), by means of which a relative movement can be generated between the workpiece (2) and the forming die (3), wherein the device (1) has a frequency generating device (10) which interacts with the feed device (5), by means of which frequency generating device (10) the relative movement between the workpiece (2) and the forming die (3) as generated by the feed device (5) can be modulated in such a way that, after a forward stroke in which the workpiece (2) and/or the forming die (3) passes through a first stroke travel in the feed direction (P), in a subsequent rearward stroke, a movement of the forming die (3) and/or of the workpiece (2) by a second stroke travel can be carried out in a direction counter to the feed direction (P).

Abstract: A method, for the production of profiles (16) of a light metal material, in particular a magnesium material, by means of extrusion with a hydrostatic extrusion device (10), is disclosed. A volume of material (15) is pressed through a die (14), having the form of the desired profile (16) in order to form the profile (16). A grain refiner is added to the light metal material to form the material volume (15) used in the extrusion process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new preparation technique of composites, in details, i.e. a method of producing laminated composite materials of different alloys. In the preparation method, the bi-layer or multi-layer composites are prepared by means of the equal channel angular extrusion/pressure (ECAE/ECAP). Firstly, the appropriate alloys pairs or groups are selected, and the rational arrangements are carried out after pre-treating surfaces; then, the clad process is performed by extrusion and shear deformation in ECAE die; finally, the composite material is produced after one single pass or multiple passes clad extrusion. The annealing treatment can be performed subsequently to enhance the interfacial bonding strength by diffusion after the clad extrusion, and the heat treatment parameters consist of annealing temperature and holding time, which are chosen carefully to meet the demands of the refining microstructures and good properties for both the interfaces and individual component metals.

Abstract: A process by which nanostructured monolithic bodies can be produced in a single continuous operation, as opposed to multi-stage deformation processing. The process generally entails continuously producing a chip having a nanostructured microstructure by engaging a solid body with a cutting edge of a tool while the solid body and the cutting edge move relative to each other, and simultaneously extruding the chip in the immediate vicinity of the cutting edge, such as with a constraining member, as the chip is separated from the solid body by the cutting edge to continuously plastically deform the chip and produce a nanostructured monolithic body immediately downstream of the cutting edge. The shape and size of the chip can be simultaneously controlled by the extrusion process so that the nanostructured monolithic body has a predetermined geometry. The nanostructured monolithic body can be in the form of a product suitable for immediate use, or undergo further processing to yield a product.

Abstract: An upsetting method high in productivity of an upsetting manufactured product is provided. An extruder 11 and a closed-die 20 divided into two pieces are prepared. The divided members 21 and 21 of the closed-die are combined with each other so that the tip end portion of an extrusion nozzle 13 is arranged in a cavity 25 of the closed-die 20 with the extruded raw material 1 extruded from the extrusion opening 15 of the extrusion nozzle 13 of the extruder 11. With this, the closed-die 20 is formed, and the extruded raw material 1 is clamped by and between clamping portions 22 and 22 provided at both the divided members 21 and 21.

Abstract: The lower part of a material to be molded forms a lower, seal with a die. A punch applying a molding force to the material forms an upper seal with the perimeter of the die. The space between the upper and lower, seals forms a pressure chamber that is filled with a fluid. As the punch descends into the die, the fluid is pressurized. The lower seal is a complete seal to prevent leakage of fluid into the die. The upper seal is given a clearance with the die that permits controlled leakage of fluid therepast at a rate that limits the maximum pressure in the pressure chamber while permitting the development of an adequate pressure on the material being molded.

Abstract: An extrusion molding method of an extrusion press includes a first step of loading a billet, the outer surface of which is subjected to a barking treatment, into a container, and extruding the billet in such a manner as to leave a predetermined length, a second step of loading a next billet into the container, additionally extruding the preceding billet with the succeeding billet in such a manner as to leave a predetermined length of the succeeding billet; and a third step of loading a next billet into the container and additionally extruding the preceding billet with the succeeding billet in such a manner as to leave a predetermined discard length of the succeeding billet and stopping extrusion. By way of these steps, the container does not move while maintaining contact with a die, and the billet is continuously extruded by leftover and additional extrusion.

Abstract: The method has a first material of lesser hardness acting as a rod-shaped carrier for a second material of greater hardness, each materials formed within a respective extrusion press tool and the plastic mass flow of the greater hardness material fed to the extrusion press tool for the lesser hardness material for providing a common plastic mass flow in the form of a rod-shaped body with a core and an outer region. An Independent claim for a device for manufacture of a hard metal workpiece is also included.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for metal extrusion applications and presses wherein high purity inert and/or partially inert gases are introduced at or near the die exit. The environment at or near the exit is also preferably analyzed and/or monitored on a continual or nearly continual basis. The environment is also preferably controlled to which minimize or eliminate oxidation of metals and other extruded materials. The apparatus and method allow faster extrusion rates, improved surface quality of the extruded materials, and increased die life. In an embodiment, bi-phasic inerting media may also be used.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing lithium or lithium alloy anodes for electrochemical cells by an extrusion process wherein a lithium or lithium alloy ingot is formed into a thin sheet. The method is adapted to extrude thin sheet having a width exceeding the diameter of the lithium or lithium alloy ingot and enables the extrusion of lithium or lithium alloy thin sheets with more than one lithium or lithium alloy ingot. The invention also provides a die assembly adapted to allow adjustment and fine tuning of a die aperture while the extrusion process of a lithium or lithium alloy ingot is being carried out.

Abstract: An extrusion device for manufacturing a profile from an extrusion block (36), which is at least in part of metallic material, contains a container (10) with container bore (12) to accommodate an extrusion block (36), a stem (32), a shaping chamber and/or a shaping die (18) and a heating facility (25) arranged between the container bore (12) and the die (18). The heating facility (25) contains a heating chamber (22) in the form of a hollow metal tube featuring at least a first and a second heating section (22a, 22b) with heating chamber walls (26a, 26b) and means (30) for inductively heating the heating chamber walls (26a, 26b). The first heating section (22a) exhibits a larger cross-sectional diameter than the—with respect to the direction of extrusion x—second heating section (22b), forming thereby a step-like narrowing in cross-section.

Abstract: Continuous extrusion apparatus for the production of copper tubing having a rotatable wheel formed with a plurality of circumferential grooves registering with (as shown in FIG. 1) abutments 4 formed on a die top 2. Respective exit apertures 6 each have a cross-sectional area of between two and five times the radial cross-section of the associated groove and lead to a passage 8 smoothly diverging to connect into an extrusion die chamber 10 housing an annular extrusion die (not shown). The appartus produces an extrudate in the form of a continuous, seamless, copper tube having a mass in excess of 500 kilograms extruded at a temperature of approximately 750 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A method of determining at least one dimension of an extrusion die includes determining a plurality of reference points on a contour of an opening of the extrusion die. Sizes of a plurality of figures with same shapes corresponding to the plurality of reference points are determined. Each of the plurality of figures is inscribed in the contour of the opening and has at least one axis of symmetry. Each of the plurality of figures contacts each of the plurality of reference points and at least one another point on the contour. The at least one dimension of the extrusion die is determined based on the sizes of the plurality of figures.

Abstract: A system and a method for generating die swell/draw down information for a profile extrusion die design. A rheometer having a slit die and a puller mechanism coupled thereto provide the die swell/draw down information of a polymer resin material in two dimensions—in the thickness direction and in the width direction. A processor uses the die swell/draw down information to generate a die design chart that contains representations of shear rate, draw rates, and thickness. A designer uses the die design charts to design a profile extrusion die.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for the cold-forming, in particular for the cold extrusion of a workpiece, which has a die (3) and a feeding device (5) by means of which a relative motion can be produced between the workpiece (2) and the die (3). It is provided that the apparatus (1; 1′) has a frequency generating device (10) working together with the feeding device (5) by means of which the relative motion between workpiece (2) and die (3), produced by the feeding device (5), can be modulated in such a way that after a forward stroke, in which the workpiece (2) and/or the die (3) is moved a first stroke length in the direction of feed (P), in a subsequent reverse stroke, a movement of the die (3) and/or of the workpiece (2) by a second stroke length can be carried out in a direction contrary to the direction of feed (P).

Abstract: A method for designing an extrusion process and extrusion die includes the steps of first determining the optimal extrusion process parameters and then designing an extrusion die based on those optimal parameters. The optimal extrusion process parameters are determined by identifying the geometric characteristics of the selected extrusion profile, determining the physical characteristics of the material to be extruded, determining the physical characteristics for the extrusion processor, and detrmining the extrusion process limitation chart for the selected extrusion profile, selected extrusion material, and the selected extrusion processor. After the extrusion process limitation chart has been determined, a preferred extrusion process window is determined for the extrusion process limitation chart. A series of simulations are then run to determine if the selected temperatures and speeds result in an entire extrusion process falling within the extrusion process window.

Abstract: An extrusion die (11) comprises a die cavity (12) having a shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the required extrusion, and a preform chamber (19) in communication with the die cavity (12), the preform chamber (19) being of generally similar shape to the die cavity (12) but of greater cross-sectional area, so that regions of the preform chamber (19) communicate with corresponding regions respectively of the die cavity (12). Each region of the preform chamber (19) has a bearing length (20) which is so determined in relation to its dimensions and position that, in use, extrusion material passing through each region of the preform chamber (19) is constrained to move at a velocity such that the material passes through all regions of the die cavity (12) at a substantially uniform velocity.

Abstract: A method for designing an extrusion process and extrusion die includes the steps of first determining the optimal extrusion process parameters and then designing an extrusion die based on those optimal parameters.The optimal extrusion process parameters are determined by determining the geometric characteristics of the selected extrusion profile, determining the physical characteristics of the material to be extruded, determining the physical characteristics for the extrusion processor, and determining the extrusion process limitation chart for the selected extrusion profile, selected extrusion material, and the selected extrusion processor. After the extrusion process limitation chart has been determined, a preferred extrusion process window is determined for the extrusion process limitation chart. A series of simulations are then run to determine if selected temperatures and speeds result in an entire extrusion process falling within the extrusion process window.

Abstract: An extrusion die (10) includes a die body (30) having an upstream face (32) and a downstream face (34) with an extrusion profile (22) passing through the body (30) from the upstream face (32) to the downstream face (34). The walls of the extrusion profile (22) being the bearing (46) of the die (10). A pocket (40) having tapered sidewalls (70) is formed in the upstream face (32) of the die (10) and surrounds the extrusion profile (22). The configuration of the pocket (40) improves the material flow through the die (10). The configuration of the pocket (40) depends on the configuration of the extrusion profile (22). The width of the pocket (40) is small at the fast areas of the extrusion profile (22) while being large at the slow areas of the extrusion profile (22). The pocket (40) alters the entry angle of material as it enters the die (10) thus reducing friction in the die (10) and allowing increased extrusion speeds.

Abstract: A shroud canister for reducing the oxidation of extruded metal in an extrusion press. The shroud canister introduces a relatively inert substance which is gaseous at standard temperatures and pressures into the bore of the platen of an extrusion press, confines the relatively inert substance with the bore of the platen, and precludes any of the relatively inert substance which is in liquid form from coming into contact with the extruded metal. In one embodiment, the shroud canister consists of a faceplate to be attached to the platen of the extrusion press, a fluid supply tube to inject the relatively inert substance into the bore of the platen, and a shield to preclude any of the relatively inert substance which is in liquid form upon leaving the fluid supply tube from coming into contact with the extruded metal.

Abstract: A die for extruding solid aluminum profiles having variable thickness is defined with outlets and a bearing length which is constant throughout the profile. The flow of metal into the profile is defined by calculating an angle of entry of the metal at each point of the profile. The angle is a function of a ratio of a perimeter to the thickness of the profile at each point thereof. A feed chamber has at least one step with an interior edge. The interior edge defines the angle relative to the orientation of the profile.

Abstract: An extrusion die (10) includes a die body (30) having an upstream face (32) and a downstream face (34) with an extrusion profile (22) passing through the body (30) from the upstream face (32) to the downstream face (34). The walls of the extrusion profile (22) being the bearing (46) of the die (10). A pocket (40) having tapered sidewalls (70) is formed in the upstream face (32) of the die (10) and surrounds the extrusion profile (22). The configuration of the pocket (40) improves the material flow through the die (10). The configuration of the pocket (40) depends on the configuration of the extrusion profile (22). The width of the pocket (40) is small at the fast areas of the extrusion profile (22) while being large at the slow areas of the extrusion profile (22). The pocket (40) alters the entry angle of material as it enters the die (10) thus reducing friction in the die (10) and allowing increased extrusion speeds.

Abstract: The method and apparatus are utilized in the extrusion of profiles of material suitable for extrusion, such as metal or plastic. In the method of the invention, the temperature of the extruding product 10 is measured continuously and without contact immediately outside the extrusion outlet 7, and the data measured are used to adjust the said temperature to the effect that the temperature of the extruding product is maintained as constant as possible from one product to the next, whereby controlling devices 17, 18, 19 20, 21, 22 are provided to adjust the extrusion pressure on the basis of a calculation of the values measured and to check the quality of the profile and the geometric dimension for comparison with the predetermined values.

Abstract: A device for high-pressure treatment, in particular of liquid substances which contain components with a consistency different from that of the liquid. The device comprises a cylinder member (1), two end members (2, 3), a high-pressure piston (4), two high-pressure seals (8, 9) and connection means comprising channels and valve members to conduct the substance to and from the cylinder member (1). When the substance is pressurized, the cylinder member (1), at least one of the end members (3), the high-pressure piston (4) and the two high-pressure seals (8, 9) delimit a high-pressure chamber (10). The connection means are arranged outside the high-pressure chamber and preferably in respective end members (2, 3).

Abstract: An apparatus has first propellers (20) and second propellers (21) alternating with the first propellers. Each propeller has one or more helical biting edges (24a) protruding into a guide passage (28) through which a raw material (W) advances. The biting edges are formed along an inner periphery of each propeller at a predetermined lead angle so as to bite an outer periphery of the raw material (W). The apparatus further has a drive mechanism for rotating the first propellers (20) in a direction opposite to that in which the second propellers (21) are driven. The helical biting edges (24a) are inclined such that the raw material (W) may be forced towards a pressure vessel (2) by all the propellers, notwithstanding the opposite directions in which the first and second propellers ape driven, so that a strong thrust is applied to the raw material, without causing any torsion of the material which is being forced towards the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the die-retaining force of an extruder is disclosed. In the operation of an extruder adapted to retain a die with a container actuated by a container cylinder and effect extrusion of a billet readied for use in the container by forcing the billet through the die, to keep the die-retaining force of the extruder constant, the control of the die-retaining force of the extruder is carried out by causing the container cylinder to impart to the container a force directed away from the die so as to be sequentially decreased during the first half period of the extrusion and causing the container cylinder to impart to the container a force directed toward the die so as to be sequentially increased during the last half period of the extrusion.

Abstract: A method of extruding a plurality of billets. The method includes (a) preheating a billet to a preheat temperature; (b) extruding the billet so that the exit temperature of the extrusion is within a predetermined temperature range; (c) measuring the extrusion pressure during (b); (d) comparing the measured extrusion pressure to a reference pressure range; (e) if the extrusion pressure was below said reference pressure range, resetting the preheat temperature so that it is lowered by a predetermined increment; (f) if the extrusion pressure climbed above the reference pressure range, resetting the preheat temperature so that it is raised by a predetermined increment; (g) preheating another billet to the preheat temperature; and (h) repeating (b)-(g) until all the billets have been extruded. In a preferred embodiment, the billet is formed form an aluminum alloy.

Abstract: The specification discloses a dynamic self-adjusting taper quenching system for producing isothermal extrusions in a nonferrous extrusion operation. The quenching system includes a quenching unit, a computer for controlling the quenching unit, and an interface for reading the extrusion press ram pressure. A target quenching profile is stored in the computer. The computer samples the ram pressure during extrusion of a quenched billet and adjusts the target quenching profile for subsequent billets as a function of the sampled pressures.

Abstract: Device (10) to control the temperature of extruded metallic sections during the step of extrusion from an extrusion press, the device being suitable for connection to, and for governing, a system that controls and regulates the extrusion speed, and being positioned in the vicinity of the outlet of the extruded product from the extrusion die and comprising a carriage (13) able to move circumferentially at least partly about the extruded product (12) on a plane substantially normal to the axis of the extruded product and bearing an optical-fiber (17) monitor (15) connected to a remotely located pyrometer (18).

Abstract: Known extrusion presses create elastic oscillations that result in chatter cracking when the metal being extruded is a high strain rate sensitive material. This invention removes that problem by placing the tie rods of the press in an initial pre-tension of a magnitude greater than the maximum tie rod stress that will be caused by the flow of metal through the extrusion die, and holding the thrust of the pre-tension by cast iron columns of such cross sectional area that the linear compression of the columns due to the thrust of that pre-tension is negligible.

Abstract: Metal billets to be used for extrusion are cast and quickly cooled to their solidifying temperature to minimize grain growth and are delivered to a tempering oven where they cool to the temperature required for extrusion, thus also evening the temperature of the billet. They are kept at that temperature until taken to an extrusion press one at a time where the billet is maintained against cooling from its extrusion temperature throughout the extrusion time. The billet is of such size and shape that the time between the first solidification of the outer surface and the last solidification of the inner liquid metal thereof is not so great as to cause excessive grain structure. In the extruding machine, the tie rods that resist the extruding pressure are prestressed to prevent appreciable dimensional variations in the press due to normal variations in the extruding pressure.

Abstract: An extrusion die (10) includes a die body (30) having an upstream face (32) and a downstream face (34) with an extrusion profile (22) passing through the body (30) from the upstream face (32) to the downstream face (34). The walls of the extrusion profile (22) being the bearing (46) of the die (10). A pocket (40) having tapered sidewalls (70) is formed in the upstream face (32) of the die (10) and surrounds the extrusion profile (22). The configuration of the pocket (40) improves the material flow through the die (10). The configuration of the pocket (40) depends on the configuration of the extrusion profile (22). The width of the pocket (40) is small at the fast areas of the extrusion profile (22) while being large at the slow areas of the extrusion profile (22). The pocket (40) alters the entry angle of material as it enters the die (10) thus reducing friction in the die (10) and allowing increased extrusion speeds.