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Hybrid disk-cone extrusion die module having a spillover surface surrounding a planar seal surface

US6638464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 2001
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/3363
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses an extrusion die module having a flat compression seal surrounded by a conical or otherwise angled spillover surface. The die module promotes a flat surface to flat surface compression seal outside of the flow distribution channels and promotes better streamlined flow and material combination than a traditional flat disk die module. The die module promotes a reduced overall diameter and wetted diameter in comparison to standard flat disk dies. In addition, the present invention relates to an extrusion die module having a spillover surface surrounding a planar sealing surface. Further, the present invention relates to a method for utilizing an extrusion die module with a conical or otherwise angled spillover surface to minimize the die surface area wetted by an intermediate layer in a multi-layer coextrusion process.

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