Filament Extrusion

Filament extrusion is a process used to produce continuous strands or filaments of thermoplastic materials. During this process, thermoplastic raw materials are melted and pushed through a die with small, precise openings to form long, continuous strands.

These filaments are then cooled, typically using air or water, to solidify the material. The filaments can be wound onto spools for further use or processed into products such as fibers, 3D printing materials, window profiles, or monofilaments. Filament extrusion allows for a high degree of control over the diameter and properties of the filaments. To optimize this process to specific applications, various compounds can be incorporated. Single layer as well as multilayer filament extrusion is possible.

Additives used for filament extrusion

The Compound Company offers extrudable adhesive resins for multilayer filament extrusion.

Applications of filament extrusion

The filament process is used for applications in textiles, 3D printing, and various industrial uses.

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