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Multi-part extrusion die

US5238386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1992
Grant dateAug 24, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23H2200/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-part extrusion die is disclosed which not only permits the formation of thin discharge slots down to about 0.003 or 0.002 inches, but also provides the ability to produce a die for forming a honeycomb article with different cell densities and web thicknesses in various sections. A plurality of individual die parts are each provided with discharge slots in a discharge face thereof of desired width and spacing, and then a plurality of such individual die parts are secured together in a desired alignment such that the discharge face of each of the plurality of die parts forms a continuous discharge face for the multi-part extrusion die.

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