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Caustic

Metals; Aluminum

(Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH and derivatives). The active ingredient in an alkaline bath, generally with a pH higher than 10, which removes aluminium from used extrusion dies by etching. The primary ...

Cast

Metals; Aluminum

To form a molten material into a desired shape by pouring into a mould and letting it harden.

Cap bearings

Metals; Aluminum

The surfaces in the aperture of a hollow die which form the outside contour of a hollow extrusion. These surfaces are located on that part of a hollow die which fits against the web or bridge base of ...

Cap

Metals; Aluminum

The outer part of a hollow die, which shapes the outside of a hollow extrusion.

Chemical polishing

Metals; Aluminum

Improving the surface lustre of metal by chemical treatment.

Chemical milling

Metals; Aluminum

Removing metal from a piece by controlling chemical etching.

Chatter

Metals; Aluminum

A surface defect consisting of alternating ridges and valleys at right angles to the direction of extrusion.

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