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Extrusion

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We can make shapes by pushing things.

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We push soft stuff through a hole. This makes long pieces. It can make tubes or bars. It even makes food!
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Macaroni closeup.jpg
Can you think of a shape to make?

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File:Extruded aluminium section x3.jpg
Extruded aluminium section x3.jpg
File:Sèvres - Moulin - boudineuse-désaéreuse 027.jpg
Sèvres - Moulin - boudineuse-désaéreuse 027.jpg
File:HDPE pipe being extruded.jpg
HDPE pipe being extruded.jpg
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Extrusion.JPG
File:Al extrusion machine with dies.jpg
Al extrusion machine with dies.jpg
File:Al extrusion die set.jpg
Al extrusion die set.jpg
File:Extrusion force plot.png
Extrusion force plot.png
File:Good_And_Bad_Practices_while_designing_the_cross_section_in_Extrusion_Process_2.png
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File:Caterpillar Haul-Off.jpg
Caterpillar Haul-Off.jpg
File:Extruder section.jpg
Extruder section.jpg
File:Macaroni closeup.jpg
Macaroni closeup.jpg
File:DEMACO 1,000 lbs-hr Short Goods Pasta Press, 1958.jpg
DEMACO 1,000 lbs-hr Short Goods Pasta...
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