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•    Author: Jerome Fourmann

•    Author's Company: Rio Tinto Alcan

•    Title: Defects Affecting Extruded Surface – Longitudinal Weld

•    Volume: Vol. 73, No. 2

•    Year: 2015

•    No. Pages: 1.5

•    Description: This fifth in a series of articles focused on extrusion defects describes a condition inherent in hollow profiles called longitudinal welds, also known as seam welds. Defects in the longitudinal welds of hollow sections can result in low weld strength or may take the form of streaks on anodized finishes. Descriptions of their characteristics, appearance, causes, and possible remedies are provided.

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