Development of Large Scale Plastic Extrusions.

Abstract

This report details the development of an extrusion process and refers to a pallet for background. Utilizing a 3 1/2 inch extruder, structural shapes 2 1/4 inches thick by 101 inches wide by 9 feet in length were extruded. A significant advancement in the state-of-the-art of large scale polymer extrusions was accomplished in this program. Development effort to date has effectively shown that large scale extrusions of thermoplastics can be achieved. While feasibility has been proved, economic utilization of this technology will require further improvements to speed the extrusion process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA032142

Entities

People

  • Edward J. Morrisey
  • James E. Aker
  • Joseph L. Weingarten
  • Lawrence E. Fielding

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Extrusion
  • Fabrication
  • Glass Fibers
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • Polypropylene
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.