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Aluminium Extrusion

01/26/2013 11:44 PM

i am not succeess in extrusion of solid round bar of boron/aluminim,

i use regular shape die or conical both die i use for,

but the surface finish is not ok it very ruf finish,

material is AL3B (Aluminium 97% + Boron 2.5 to 3%)

extrusion speed is 5 to 9 mm

temp is 400 to 420 degree celcius

billet size 85mm

road size 45mm

container length 17 Inch

Die which i use is one conical type the other is bearing type 5 & 25 mm

tempture and pressure is ok but i request u pls any

one have idea about the die shape so i request to suggest me

-------pankaj

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Re: Aluminium extrusion

01/27/2013 12:26 AM

What are the specific characteristics of the "ruf" finish? What is your maintenance procedure for the die's? What are you using as a lubricant or are you not using any? Have you tried lower speed? A closeup pic of the problem would be useful....

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Re: Aluminium extrusion

01/27/2013 12:50 AM

thanks...ok after half hour i post some picture

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01/28/2013 10:40 PM
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Re: Aluminium extrusion

02/16/2013 8:56 AM

Polish ur extrusion die ,heat the aluminum to a higher temp and run it thru a size calibrator while cooling

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