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Geometry

Dimensional Accuracy (+/- 0.001 inches per inch)
Too Low: 8
Easily Achieved: 16 or higher

Surface Roughness (microinches)
Too Low: 20
Easily Achieved: 100 or higher

Bounding Box Volume (cubic inches)
Low: 0.001 - 0.001
Just Right: 0.001 - 2500
High: 2500 - 35000

Wall Thickness
Uniform Walls Prefered: No
Max Wall Thickness (inches): 2
Min Wall Thickness (inches): 0.02
(over a 5" inch span)

Rounded Corners Prefered: No

Compatible Shapes:
The extrusion process can be used to manufacture building and automotive trim, window frame members, tubing, aircraft structural parts, railings, flashlight cases, aerosol cans, military projectiles, and fire extinguishers.

The most compatible shapes are those of constant cross section.

 

Standard Extruded Shapes