The Most Common Defects
The Most Common Defects
The Most Common Defects
An extruded profile may be deemed to be a reject (unacceptable product that does not fulfill standard or
customer specifications), owing to any of the following defects:
I. Extrusion defects
II. Physical defects
III. Surface quality
IV. Other defects
Extrusion defects
Physical defects
Surface quality
Streaking line (A,B,C) Water stain Longitudinal Weld
Projection line Oxide practical’s Non-Uniform Appearance
Rough surface Graphite inclusion Hot spots & spangle
Orange peel White line Silicon Marks
Transverse Weld Extrusion Pressure line Black line
Run out marks Die stop mark Stains & oil patches
Hot rub marks Black Pits Corrosion
Dull finish Caustic Patches Non-Uniform Etching (NUE)
Less Microns Dust Particles Overlapping
Other defects
Cutting edge bend
Aluminum chips
Uneven material stacking
Handling damage