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Boron Nitride – Solutions for Aluminum Extrusion Christiane Klöpfer, ESK Ceramics GmbH Co. KG, A Ceradyne Company , Kempten, Germany ABSTRACT Boron nitride is a synthetic material with outstanding release and lubrication characteristics with respect to aluminum. BN is used for two purposes: coating of the billet and/or the dummy block, and protection of the die. For coating the billet and/or dummy block, BN has the following advantages compared to standard solutions such as acetylene or grease: improved safety, since there is no fire risk from a naked acetylene flame; no graphite or oil contamination; no health risks as with acetylene, where the carbon black is carcinogenic. The product quality of the extruded parts is enhanced, as there are no black marks or blisters. BN powder coating is extremely efficient, because the coating does not need to be applied with every pressing cycle, and its thickness is only a few microns. BN-coated dies will not corrode during storage, and provide a higher tonnage of products per die, due to reduced scrap at the beginning of the pressing cycle. INTRODUCTION In extrusion, a preheated cylindrical aluminum billet is pressed through a steel die with a pressing ram. At the end of each extrusion cycle, the pressing ram, the so-called dummy block, must separate instantly and cleanly from the billet without pulling the extruded section from the die, as this will cause blisters in the profile. Aluminum alloys at temperatures above 450°C have a tendency to stick to steel. Therefore, it is essential to apply a release agent or lubricant between the aluminum billet and the dummy