Case studies on virtual extrusion of aluminium alloys in real size

Simulation of steady-state extrusion through a hollow die using hyperXtrude FE software.

Predicting the variation of the exit temperature with initial billet temperature during extrusion to produce an AZ31 profile.

Analysis of metal flow through a porthole die to produce a rectangular tube with weld seams.

FE analysis of metal flow and weld seam formation in a porthole die during the extrusion of a magnesium alloy into a square tube and the effect of ram speed on weld strength.

Process optimization diagram based on FEM simulation for extrusion of AZ31 profile.

Prediction and verification of temperature evolution as a function of ram speed during the extrusion of AZ31 alloy into a rectangular section.

Finite element simulation of magnesium extrusion to manufacture a cross-shaped profile.

Prediction of the variation of the exit temperature with initial billet temperature during extrusion to produce an AZ31 profile.