• Author: Jerome Fourmann
• Author's Company: Rio Tinto Alcan
• Title: Defects Affecting Extruded Surface – Transverse Weld
• Volume: Vol. 72, No. 6
• Year: 2014
• No. Pages: 1.5
• Description: This third in a series of articles focused on Extrusion Defects describes the Transverse Weld defect, also known as front-end defect, flow, or scrap, which can be detrimental to structural or machining applications and can result in an unacceptable anodized surface. Descriptions of the characteristics, appearance, causes, and possible remedies are provided.
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Product Code: art-00754