2024-03-13
What is the forming process?
Extrusion consists in shaping a material by pressing it with a mechanical or hydraulic tool. It can be hot or cold, continuous or semi-continuous. This process can produce compressive and shearing forces in the base material. During the operation, the metal alloys undergo considerable deformation without being torn. The objects then obtain a cross-sectional profile and are suitable for a wide range of applications. One of the main drivers in the materials extrusion market remains the growing demand for packaged ready-to-eat foods (ready-made pasta, cereals, snack bars, etc.).