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Extrusion die and method for extruding aluminum

US5095734A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1990
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21C23/142
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extrusion die for extrusion of metal has a passageway with a bearing section having parallel bearing surface portions in the direction of extrusion which extend inwardly from an inlet opening a variable distance based upon the size of the gap at such portions and a relief section downstream from said bearing section and having relief surface portions tapering away from said bearing surface portions in the direction of extrusion, said relief surface portions following a straight-line path.

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