Design aids
How to Design Custom Plastic Exrtrusion
How to design for optimum quality and cost effectiveness
Application Any profile such as a channel or tube
Part Design Avoid enclosures if possible. Eliminate mass where possible this contributes to uneven walls. Uniform walls are key.
Thickness Ideal thickness is .040 – .125 Thicker walls up to .175 can be extruded. Thicker walls run slower – result is increased labor cost.
Tolerance The wider the tolerance the faster the extrusion can run. 1-2% of the dimension is ideal for tolerance call out. Avoid unnecessary thick walls.
Materials Some materials process easier than others. Some materials require more sophisticated dies and forming equipment.
Colors Avoid colors if possible – black or white are the cheapest option.
