Extrusion

Extrusion Screw Restoration

Wear on the flights and barrel contact zones of plastic extrusion screws can be restored with suitable hardfacing and final machining.

Extrusion screw restoration by UMEK
Problem

When is it the right choice?

The repair area is defined by measuring the screw geometry, the processed material and the wear distribution; where necessary, new manufacture through reverse engineering is also considered.

PROCESS SUMMARYUMEK
APPROACHRepair + Surface Engineering
FINALDimensional / surface inspection
SELECTIONProject-specific
Materials & Application

Selection Based on Project Conditions

Material Systems

HardfacingMachiningGrinding

Typical Applications

Extrusion screwPlastic processing screw
Engineering Advantage

What does it deliver when used correctly?

  • Restoration of flight geometry
  • Wear resistance
  • Remanufacturing as an OEM alternative
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