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40 years ago.

Advanced Materials & Processes,  September, 2001  

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September 1961: Chief Metallurgist Bill Rodgers, Republic Steel Corporation, helps people produce three steel parts for the price of two. It's being done, by a growing number of Republic customers, and a process called cold extrusion.... Rodgers and Republic are helping customers make the cold extrusion process work.

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It isn't easy. You need a feasible part design, adequate production run, the right steel, extrusion dies that can deform cold steel without destroying it, and proper lubrication to assure uniform movement. Despite progress, trial-and-error is the rule rather than the ...

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