Metal Extrusion

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Finite elements mesh describing the region through which the material flows. In the case of metal extrusion it would be the billet, die cavity, and extruded profile.

Finite elements mesh representing the die/tooling and container geometry. This is required only if it is necessary to compute the temperature in die and container and/or tool deflection.

Physical and thermo-mechanical properties of the work piece and tool. The material properties database comes with these properties for several aluminum alloys. Please note that these values are only representative properties. It is strongly recommend that you provide these properties (or in turn obtain it from your customer). If these properties are unavailable, it is recommended to obtain these by testing the material at reputable material laboratories.

Boundary Conditions for metal extrusion:

 

Polymer Extrusion

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Finite elements mesh describing the die passage through which the polymer flows.

Finite elements mesh representing the die/tooling geometry. This is required only if it is necessary to compute the temperature in die and/or tool deflection.

Physical and thermo-mechanical properties of the polymer and tool material. The material properties database comes with these properties for several polymers. Please note that these values are only representative properties. It is strongly recommended that you must provide these properties (or in turn obtain it from your customer). If these properties are unavailable, it is recommended to obtain these by testing the material at reputable material laboratories.

Boundary Conditions for polymer extrusion:

 

 

See Also:

Guidelines for Simulation