Aluminum

Aluminum

Industry: Metals

Contributors in Aluminum

Aluminum

A chemical compound of oxygen with another element. Hydrated (water-including) iron oxide is called rust; it does not cling tightly to the underlying metal, so the oxidation process is progressive ...

Pressure swing absorption (PSA)

Metals; Aluminum

A process known for producing gaseous nitrogen for shrouding in the die area.

Pounds per square inch PSI (or P.S.I.)

Metals; Aluminum

A measure of pressure or mechanical load.

Pancake die

Metals; Aluminum

A three piece hollow die composed of a die, backer and porthole, which shortens the feed length.

Film thickness

Metals; Aluminum

The depth of applied coating, expressed in mils, i.e. 1/1000 inch.

Filler metal

Metals; Aluminum

Metal added in making a brazed, soldered or welded joint.

Plate feeder

Metals; Aluminum

A plate employed in front of the extrusion die to alter the metal billet dimensions permitting extrusion of larger dimensioned product than normally possible or to assist in extrusion of difficult ...