Extrusion Equipment (EE)

Sergio Vazquez del Mercado, Ricardo Ivan Ocaranza Trujillo, Christopher Rivera Cisneros, Interlub Group, Mexico

Automated dosing systems are redefining lubrication in aluminum extrusion by delivering precise, repeatable application across critical components such as saws, dummy blocks, shears, molds, and billets. This presentation explores the impact of programmable dosing technology on process consistency, waste reduction, and equipment longevity. With cycle accuracy of ±0.1 ml and speeds up to 25 cycles per second, these systems ensure uniform lubrication even under demanding conditions. Their integration flexibility via standard connectors and multiple operation modes makes them suitable for diverse industrial setups. Attendees will gain insights into how automation supports safer, more efficient, and sustainable extrusion operations through improved control and reduced lubricant consumption.

Pawel Kazanowski, Dubai Extrusions Investments, LLC, United Arab Emirates

The quenching of light profiles after hot extrusion yields common conditions, such as profile distortion, sneaking, and various stains. In most cases, the stains are not visible on the surface right after quenching and coiling. The stains develop over time, leading to abnormal scrap in the consecutive manufacturing steps, including brazing. The experimental study results reveal a connection between specific quench box characteristics and the formation of black stains. The type of quench box nozzles, the efficiency of the quench box water cooling system, and the volume of water flow during the steady state of the quenching process are among the key variables that impact the staining of the light profile surface. If followed, the recommendations included in this report should lead to the almost complete elimination of the surface stains originating from the light profile quench after extrusion.

Raffaele D’Andrea, Emmebi Srl, Italy; and Brad Stevens, Alspex Extrusions, Australia

This paper presents an innovative skid-based logistic system designed for efficient handling and transportation of aluminum profiles. The system operates along a circular path, enabling automated stacking of profiles into skids for streamlined delivery to customers. Skids offer modular functionality: they can be piled vertically to create temporary storage solutions, optimizing space utilization in production and distribution environments. Additionally, the design incorporates removable side tubes, which can be detached once the skid is empty, significantly reducing shipping volume and associated costs. This approach enhances flexibility, minimizes material handling time, and supports sustainable logistics by improving transport efficiency. The proposed system demonstrates how automation and modularity can transform traditional profile distribution into a more adaptive and resource-conscious process.

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