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Extrusion Runout Table Capacity Calculator Calculator
Runout table capacity can limit extrusion speed when long profiles, delicate shapes, thin walls, or heat sinks need careful handling. This calculator estimates accepted runout output after downtime and handling-related rejects.
What this calculator does
- Estimate usable runout table capacity from profiles handled per cycle, available handling cycles, table uptime, and accepted runout yield.
- a process engineer needs to check whether runout handling can keep up with the press and puller
- Returns usable runout handling capacity for an extrusion run or shift.
Formula used
- Gross runout handling capacity = profiles handled per cycle × available runout handling cycles
- Usable runout table capacity = gross capacity × runout table uptime × accepted runout handling yield
Inputs explained
- Runout Table Capacity units per cycle: undefined
- Runout Table Capacity available cycles: undefined
- Runout Table Capacity uptime: undefined
- Runout Table Capacity yield: undefined
How to use the result
- Use it when profile length, exit speed, cooling, puller coordination, or delicate geometry may constrain press output.
- The estimate does not model table length, maximum runout length, profile temperature, twist, bow, quench rate, or operator staffing separately.
Common questions
- What information do I need for runout table capacity? You need profiles handled per cycle, available handling cycles, expected uptime, and the percentage of profiles that survive handling without rejectable damage.
- Should I count profiles, feet, or pounds? Use the unit that matches your runout plan. Profiles are useful for discrete lengths; feet or pounds may be better for continuous planning if your team tracks capacity that way.
- What does usable runout capacity tell me? It estimates how many profiles can be handled and accepted after downtime and handling losses are removed.
- How can I use this result? Use it to set exit speed, assign operators, plan puller timing, or decide whether long profiles need a different press or table setup.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12.