Devices and methods for performing shear-assisted extrusion processes for forming extrusions of a desired composition from a feedstock material are provided. The processes can use a device having a scroll face having an inner diameter portion bounded by an outer diameter portion, and a member extending from the inner diameter portion beyond a surface of the outer diameter portion. Extrusion feedstocks and extrusion processes are provided for forming extrusions of a desired composition from a feedstock. The processes can include providing a feedstock having at least two different materials and engaging the materials with one another within a feedstock container. Methods for preparing metal sheets are provided that can include preparing a metal tube via shear assisted processing and extrusion; opening the metal tube to form a sheet having a first thickness; and rolling the sheet to a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.

The present invention relates to a press for the direct extrusion of metallic material, wherein the press comprises a supporting structure which defines an extrusion axis and a transverse direction orthogonal to said extrusion axis. The press further comprises an extrusion die and a die-holder drawer, in which said die is placed. Moving means are provided for moving said drawer along a transverse direction between a first position (P1), in which said die is aligned with said extrusion axis, and a second position in which, when reached, said die can be replaced. The press according to the invention further comprises a fixed supporting element which supports the drawer at least when it occupies the first position. The press further comprises at least a movable supporting element for supporting said drawer during the movement along said transverse direction; lifting means are provided for vertically lifting the movable supporting element between a first vertical position, in which the drawer is supported by the fixed supporting element, and a second vertical position, in which the drawer is lifted with respect to the fixed supporting element and supported by said at least one movable supporting element.

The present invention relates to a press for the direct extrusion of metallic material, wherein the press comprises a supporting structure which defines an extrusion axis and a transverse direction orthogonal to said extrusion axis. The press further comprises an extrusion die and a die-holder drawer, in which said die is placed. Moving means are provided for moving said drawer along a transverse direction between a first position (P1), in which said die is aligned with said extrusion axis, and a second position in which, when reached, said die can be replaced. The press according to the invention further comprises a fixed supporting element which supports the drawer at least when it occupies the first position. The press further comprises at least a movable supporting element for supporting said drawer during the movement along said transverse direction; lifting means are provided for vertically lifting the movable supporting element between a first vertical position, in which the drawer is supported by the fixed supporting element, and a second vertical position, in which the drawer is lifted with respect to the fixed supporting element and supported by said at least one movable supporting element.

A method for making a profile with a micro-hole, in particular using a continuous composite extrusion process, comprises embedding, in a position in a matrix of the profile to be formed where a micro-hole is to be formed, a continuous wire having a shape and size consistent with that of the micro-hole; sawing a composite profile with the wire obtained by extrusion to a desired length; and removing the wire from the sawed composite profile using a predetermined physical or chemical method without changing the matrix of the composite profile so that the micro-hole of the predetermined size and shape is formed in the predetermined position in the profile. This method is simple, does not require any large, expensive, and sophisticated equipment, can produce continuous micro-holes of different specifications, and can be used in a wide variety of applications.

A method for making a profile with a micro-hole, in particular using a continuous composite extrusion process, comprises embedding, in a position in a matrix of the profile to be formed where a micro-hole is to be formed, a continuous wire having a shape and size consistent with that of the micro-hole; sawing a composite profile with the wire obtained by extrusion to a desired length; and removing the wire from the sawed composite profile using a predetermined physical or chemical method without changing the matrix of the composite profile so that the micro-hole of the predetermined size and shape is formed in the predetermined position in the profile. This method is simple, does not require any large, expensive, and sophisticated equipment, can produce continuous micro-holes of different specifications, and can be used in a wide variety of applications.

Shear assisted extrusion processes (ShAPE) for forming Metal-NCCF extrusions are provided. The processes can include: using a die tool, applying a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion force to a feedstock material comprising a metal and NCCF (NanoCrystalline Carbon Films); and extruding a mixture comprising the metal and NCCF through an opening in the die tool to form the Metal-NCCF extrusion. ShAPE feedstock materials are provided that can include a metal and NCCF. Conductive solid material mixtures are provided that can include a metal and a NCCF. Portions of the metals and NCCF of the material mixtures can have an isotropic crystallographic orientation. Assemblies relying in part on conductivity can include: a conductive solid material mixture that includes: a metal; and a NCCF.

Shear assisted extrusion processes (ShAPE) for forming Metal-NCCF extrusions are provided. The processes can include: using a die tool, applying a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion force to a feedstock material comprising a metal and NCCF (NanoCrystalline Carbon Films); and extruding a mixture comprising the metal and NCCF through an opening in the die tool to form the Metal-NCCF extrusion. ShAPE feedstock materials are provided that can include a metal and NCCF. Conductive solid material mixtures are provided that can include a metal and a NCCF. Portions of the metals and NCCF of the material mixtures can have an isotropic crystallographic orientation. Assemblies relying in part on conductivity can include: a conductive solid material mixture that includes: a metal; and a NCCF.

A shear assisted extrusion process for producing cladded materials wherein a cladding material and a material to be cladded are placed in sequence with the cladded material positioned to contact a rotating scroll face first and the material to be cladded second. The two materials are fed through a shear assisted extrusion device at a preselected feed rate and impacted by a rotating scroll face to generate a cladded extrusion product. This process allows for increased through wall strength and decreases the brittleness in formed structures as compared to the prior art.

A shear assisted extrusion process for producing cladded materials wherein a cladding material and a material to be cladded are placed in sequence with the cladded material positioned to contact a rotating scroll face first and the material to be cladded second. The two materials are fed through a shear assisted extrusion device at a preselected feed rate and impacted by a rotating scroll face to generate a cladded extrusion product. This process allows for increased through wall strength and decreases the brittleness in formed structures as compared to the prior art.

An extrusion press for producing metal items by extruding a metal billet, said press comprising an extrusion die and a main cylinder including an extrusion punch adapted to be translated in two opposite directions, wherein the translation of said extrusion punch in a first extrusion direction results in a push against said billet and in the extrusion of said billet through said extrusion die, said press comprising a container and a movable punch holder crosspiece, both being translatable in two opposite directions parallel to the translation directions of said extrusion punch, wherein said container is adapted to be translated by means of at least a first dedicated cylinder including a first dedicated rod rigidly fastened to said container, and wherein said container is adapted to be moved close to said extrusion die by means of said dedicated first cylinder and rod so as to contain said billet.