Custom Plastic Extrusion Services
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What is Plastic Extrusion?
Plastic extrusion turns thermoplastic granules into a continuous length of plastic stock with a consistent cross-section. A hopper feeds granules into a heated rotary screw (similar to injection molding). The heated auger forces thermoplastic to become molten; it is pushed through a filter and through a die shaped to the extrusion cross section. The extrusion is pulled at a constant rate, cooled (typically in water), and cut to standard lengths.
Plastic extrusion and tubing can have an enclosed profile with an inner cavity (lumen); we can provide extrusions with up to 4 lumens. Plastic extrusions are vital in construction, utilities, telecommunications, and many other industries.
Advantages of Plastic Extrusion
Custom profile and colors for the exact plastic profile you need.
Easy CAD File Upload
Upload your CAD file (STEP, STP, JT, SLDPRT, IPT, PRT, SAT, or other formats) and receive instant quotes with estimated costs and lead times, plus material, finishing, and packaging options.
Fast Turnaround Time
Leverage our manufacturing network for faster turnaround. Standard, expedited, and economy shipping. Domestic and international options; die to part in just a few weeks.
Low Part and Tooling Cost
Custom extrusions can eliminate multi-part assemblies, lowering costs. High volume is economical. The extrusion process yields 80–90% lower tooling costs than injection molding or die casting.
Plastic Extrusion With Artemis 3D
Start A Quote
Upload your files and configure your project. Our team will consult to ensure specifications, lead time, and price fit. We provide a DFM report for approval before tooling.
Sample Approval
We build a high-quality extrusion die. Once tooling is created, we run and send part samples for approval.
Production Begins
Once you're satisfied with samples, we move forward with production and delivery. You own your tooling and can re-order as needed.
Built-In Tool Management
Our platform includes tool management: Tool Library for quotes and orders, Tool Details for status and milestones, and easy contact with your assigned team member.
- Better Management of Tooled Quotes & Orders
- Tool Organization & Categorization
- Detailed Status Updates & Tooling Information
- Easily Connect with Experts
- Project Transparency
Shapes and Applications
Extrusions can form various open and closed shapes. Common: annulus or square profile for tubes and piping (up to 4 lumens). Open shapes: U, J, or L channels and custom profiles.
Electrical Conduits
Plastic channels protect wire and transmission lines and insulate from damage. Plastic conduit prevents short-circuiting caused by traditional metal conduit in houses, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.
Non-corroding Pipes
One of the most common uses: pipes for water, waste, and liquid transport. Unlike copper, cast iron, and steel, plastic does not corrode with chemicals or water—a major improvement in plumbing and irrigation.
Weatherstripping and Trim
Plastic extrusions in the shape of weather stripping, outer housing shingles, and specialty cross sections are standard. Extruded trim protects sharp edges and appears in consumer, automotive, and industrial products.
Common Extruded Plastics
If you don't see your intended plastic, reach out through our manual quoting process and we can help source and fabricate it.
LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
Strong, economical, translucent, chemically resistant. Common for small-diameter flexible extrusions and FDA-compliant food processing tubing.
PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
Popular for piping; more heat and chemical resistance than other PEs, easy to work and weld. Cost-effective for household water, plumbing, heating systems, sprinkler lines.
TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomers)
Elasticity of rubber with workability of thermoplastics. Heat and oil resistant, accepts colorants, various hardnesses. Handles, medical seals, flexible products.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Strong, light, workable, economical. Extruded PVC tubes in homes and industry. Types: CPVC, PVC-U, PVC-O for specific conditions. High demand in construction and high-volume applications.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Aesthetics, strength, availability. Ideal for decorative trim, pipes for water and waste, and as feedstock for other production.
Polystyrene
Cheap, insulative, workable. Extruded PS (XPS) has higher mechanical strength than expanded PS. Ceiling insulation, refrigeration, modeling, hobby crafting.
Polypropylene (PP)
Lower cost and higher temperature tolerance than PE, more durable. Automotive tubing, toy parts, handles, food-grade tubing. Translucent, opaque, multi-colored.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Excellent impact and temperature resistance, inexpensive. Dimensional stability and transparency. Impact-resistant windows, bottles, electrical components, PPE, rigid profiles.
Extrusion Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
Dimensional Accuracy and Stability
Modern extrusion produces close-tolerance, durable, dimensionally stable shapes. Suitable for rigid, pliable, and elastomer materials.
Low Part Cost
Careful design can eliminate multi-part assemblies. High production volume is easily achievable and economical.
Lower Tooling Cost
80–90% lower tooling costs than processes like injection molding.
Part Complexity
Well suited for complex cross-sections: undercuts, T-slots, interior channels, and grooves.
Disadvantages
Initial Setup Cost
Costs for tooling setup, production line, and material minimums in addition to piece cost.
Design Limitations
Cross-section must remain constant. Countersunk holes, pockets, or bosses cannot be extruded and require post-machining.
Lead Times
Smaller pool of extrusion manufacturers; die production and iteration can take weeks. Initial delivery typically four to six weeks.
Why Choose Artemis 3D for Extrusion?
Endless Options
Choose from millions of combinations of materials, finishes, tolerances, markings, and certifications.
Easy to Use
Get started with our platform; our experts manage the project from supplier to delivery.
Vetted Network
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D certified. Only top shops pass our qualification process.