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Butech designed the container housing for the 16,200-ton extrusion press at Universal Alloy in Canton, Georgia to withstand the maximum 16,200-ton extrusion force, 2000 tons of sealing force, and 500 tons of butt shear force.
Articles
Universal Alloy’s New 16,200-ton Extrusion Press Will Shape the Future of Aerospace
By Joseph C. Benedyk
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Use of FEM in Optimizing the Strength of Extrusion Welds and Surface Quality of Aluminum Profiles for Automotive Structures
By L. Donati
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Detects Attributable to Die-Metal and Billet-Container Interaction in Direct Extrusion: Problems and Remedies
By Roy Hollis
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Superior Designs Provided by Extruded Components Key to Growing Use of Aluminum in Automotive
By Edward J. Vinarcik
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The Castool Story: Evolving Tooling Technology
Page 32
Hydro Strengthens Transportation Position In North America
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2004 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winners
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