• Author: Jerome Fourmann
• Author's Company: Rio Tinto, Aluminum Product Group
• Title: Defects Affecting Extruded Surface – Orange Peel
• Volume: Vol. 73, No. 5
• Year: 2015
• No. Pages: 1.5
• Description: The eigth article in a series focused on extrusion defects addresses orange peel, which is not usually visible on the as-extruded surface, but may appear after cold work, such as stretching or bending. The condition typically results in an unacceptable surface and thereby renders it defective while potentially resulting in costly returns from the end customer. Descriptions of the characteristics, appearance, causes, and possible remedies are provided.
Product Code: DEFBH50325