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The aluminum extrusion process transforms aluminum and its alloys into various complex and continuous profiles, finding extensive applications in aerospace, medical devices, construction engineering, industrial equipment, and other fields. However, the core to achieving this process lies in the aluminum extrusion die, whose design and application directly determine the precision, performance, and production efficiency of aluminum extrusion parts. With the continuous advancement of aluminum processing technology, the design and manufacturing of aluminum extrusion dies also face increasingly stringent requirements. This article analyzes aluminum extrusion dies, first defining the core principles of the extrusion process, then introducing primary die types, and finally highlighting the functional value of supplementary tooling. Aluminum Extrusion Process The aluminum extrusion process shapes aluminum alloy materials into profiles with fixed cross-sectional shapes through dies. Its fundamental principle resembles squeezing toothpaste—by applying pressure, soft aluminum rods are forced through an aluminum extrusion die, forming long, strip-like profiles matching the die’s shape. Primary Steps of the Aluminum Extrusion Process