glossary
Calibration
Controlling an extruded profile's shape and dimensions while it cools. Poor control can produce distortion or inconsistent wall thickness. Names and abbreviations: profile sizing. Related terms: Extrusion die; Composite cladding. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17