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How Does A Plastic Extrusion Machine Work?

What is Extrusion of Plastic? Plastic extrusion, often referred to as plasticating extrusion, is a continuous, high-volume manufacturing process in which a thermoplastic material is uniformly melted and then compressed to push it out of the shaping die in the form of powder, pellets, or granulates. The pressure in screw extrusion is generated by the rotating of the screw against the barrel wall. The plastic melt takes on the form of the die hole as it exits the extruder and goes through the die. Extrudate is the term for the extruded product. Read More: plastic extruder machine What Is the Procedure for Extrusion? Resin Thermoplastic resins are the first step in the plastic extrusion process. One kind of plastic that can be melted, treated, and then remelted to be used a...