DRA and Aluminum Extrusion Factors

Aluminum DRA

Tooling

- Die Material Steel Ferro-Tic

- Die Fab. Time 2 Weeks 6-12 Weeks

- Die Re-Work Yes No

Material

- Billet Cost $1-7/lb. $5-30/lb.

- % Scrap Reusable High Low

- Reclamation Value 99% 1.5%

(% of Billet)

Extrusion Process

- Process Parameters Wide Narrow

- Parameters Translate Over

Range of Alloys/Systems Yes No

- Understanding of Material

Flow Excellent Marginal

- Multiple Die Trials Non-Issue Significant

Lead-Times

- Sequential Die Development Moderate Very High

- Parallel Die Development Moderate High

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