Electrocopper Products Limited

Daniel J Hawkes

A continuous, friction-actuated extrusion apparatus, comprised of a cylindrical first member having a circumferential groove formed in its peripheral surface. A stationary second member projects into the groove and defines a passageway between the first member and the second member, the passageway having an entry end and an exit end. A metal feeding device for feeding metal into the passageway at the entry end as the cylindrical first member rotates toward the exit end. An abutment member extends across the passageway at the exit end and at least one die orifice is located at the exit end of the passageway. At least one restriction member is located in the passageway between the orifice and the entry end, the restriction member constricting the passage for a portion thereof.

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Kent, United Kingdom

Daniel J Hawkes