Aluminum

Aluminum

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Mechanical properties

Metals; Aluminum

Those properties of a material that are associated with elastic and inelastic reaction when force is applied, or that involve the relationship between stress and strain; for example, modulus of ...

Main cylinder

Metals; Aluminum

The chamber of an extrusion press into which hydraulic fluid is pumped to generate the desired ram pressure and movement.

Machining

Metals; Aluminum

The quantified removal of metal from the die using a cutting tool or erosion through the electrical discharge process.

Machinability

Metals; Aluminum

The relative ease of working a metal with machine tools. aluminium has good machinability.

Lubricant

Metals; Aluminum

Any of a number of liquids or semi-solids such as oil, kerosene, grease, lard, fat, soap, tallow and wax used on metal to reduce friction and binding during extruding or forming operations.