• Title: A New Extrusion Method Is Taking Shape
• Author: Dr. Vineet Joshi, Susan Bauer
• Author Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Volume: Vol. 79, No. 3
• Year: 2021
• No. Pages: 2
• Description: As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has developed a breakthrough manufacturing innovation in solid phase processing, called Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™).
This article provides an overview of new extrusion technology, which is designed for the processing of various metals (including aluminum, magnesium, and copper). The technology has the potential to revolutionize the production of extruded metal components, while reducing energy use and carbon emissions associated with conventional extrusion.
• Companies Mentioned: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Product Code: G8EV574