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June 2004

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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
Page 8

Use of FEM in Optimizing the Strength of Extrusion Welds and Surface Quality of Aluminum Profiles for Automotive Structures
By L. Donati
Page 12

Detects Attributable to Die-Metal and Billet-Container Interaction in Direct Extrusion: Problems and Remedies
By Roy Hollis
Page 18

Superior Designs Provided by Extruded Components Key to Growing Use of Aluminum in Automotive
By Edward J. Vinarcik
Page 26

The Castool Story: Evolving Tooling Technology
Page 32

Hydro Strengthens Transportation Position In North America
Page 36

2004 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Winners
Page 66

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