Extrusion is a metalworking process that produces continuous lengths of material with a uniform cross-sectional shape. It works by forcing billet material through a restricted opening called a die. There are three main components in an extrusion press: the container, die, and ram. Extrusion can be used to manufacture rods, tubes, and a variety of shapes like circular, square, rectangular, and hexagonal. There are different methods of extrusion including direct, indirect, impact, and hydrostatic extrusion which uses pressurized fluid instead of friction to shape the material. Extrusion can be classified as hot or cold based on the temperature of the material during the process.