This document summarizes the extrusion process. Extrusion involves pushing heated metal through a die to shape it. There are different types of extrusion processes, including direct extrusion where the metal flows in the same direction as the ram, and indirect extrusion where the metal flows in the opposite direction to reduce friction. Hydrostatic extrusion uses a pressurized liquid around the billet instead of direct contact to further reduce friction. Extrusion is used to make long parts with consistent cross-sections and can provide cost savings over machining if secondary operations are not required.