Extrusion Consultancy

With over 35 years experience in the extrusion of aluminium alloys , brass and copper including basic research, alloy development, process control and capital equipment SEC (Service Extrusion Consultants) offers a range of services to the extrusion industry including:

• Equipment specification, plant layout and technical support during installation and commissioning
• Review of production processes to identify bottlenecks and areas where working processes can be made
• Technical support to improve productivity and quality
• Due diligence and technical audit of extrusion plants
• Application of 5S and OEE to extrusion plants
• Application of extruded sections including automotive

Numerous papers have been presented at conferences in the UK, the USA and the Middle East.

SEC believes that a good understanding of extrusion theory and the metallurgy of the extruded alloys combined with process control and good working practices can improve the performance of any extrusion plant regardless of the level of sophistication of the equipment.