Extrusion
Extrusions are suitable for any product with uniform cross sections, ranging from solid rods through to complex multi-hole tubes. However, product does not have to be circular across its section – any regular geometric shape or more abstract geometries are also equally achievable.
MTC Stourport is a world leader in the design and manufacture of extruded ceramic components for a wide range of mechanical, electrical, electronic and specialist applications.
The company’s established range of advanced ceramic materials, including Magnesia and Alumina offer solutions for the majority of existing applications including cartridge heaters, thermocouples and medical implants. Alternatively, our ceramicists have proven experience in developing customised extrudable materials to meet the specific needs of your technology.
In comparison to other forming methods, extrusion tooling costs are extremely low – typically around 10% of an equivalent dry press tool. This allows for sample batch manufacture to take place on the same tool and process equipment used during full production, reducing the risk and time taken to progress from prototype to volume manufacture.
