Design aids

How to design plastic extrusion for optimum quality and cost effectiveness

 Application  Any profile such as a channel or tube can be extruded.

 Part Design  Avoid multiple enclosures. Eliminate mass where possible this   contributes to uneven walls. Uniform walls are key.

 Thickness  Ideal thickness is 030 – 080. Thicker walls up to .250 can be   extruded.

 Tolerance  The wider the tolerance the faster the extrusion can run. 1-2% of   the dimension is ideal. Avoid unnecessary thick walls.

 Materials  Some materials process easier than others. Some materials   require more sophisticated dies and forming equipment.

Multiple Enclosures

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