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Polymer Extrudate Die Swell Ratio (B) & Elastic Recovery Calculator

Easily calculate and compute polymer extrudate die swell ratio (b) & elastic recovery calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Measured extrudate diameter after exiting die.

Extrusion capillary die diameter.

Calculated Result
1.8 ratio

Swell Ratio (B)

Swell Ratio (B)

1.8 ratio

Die Swell Ratio B

1.8

Diameter Expansion Percent

80

Estimated Recoverable Shear Strain

6.8

Elastic Memory Effect

Severe elastic die swell: High molecular weight broad MWD melt memory

1.8 — ratio

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the extrudate die swell ratio (B = D_ext / D₀) and elastic recovery strain in polymer extrusion dies caused by the relaxation of first normal stress differences.B = \frac{D_{\text{ext}}}{D_0}

Extrudate Die Swell Ratio Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.50.91.41.8Swell Ratio (B)

What Is the Polymer Extrudate Die Swell Ratio (B) & Elastic Recovery Calculator?

This tool computes polymer extrudate die swell ratio (b) & elastic recovery calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Polymer Extrudate Die Swell Ratio (B) & Elastic Recovery Calculator Work?

Calculates the extrudate die swell ratio (B = D_ext / D₀) and elastic recovery strain in polymer extrusion dies caused by the relaxation of first normal stress differences.

Polymer Extrudate Die Swell Ratio (B) & Elastic Recovery Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

B=DextD0B = \frac{D_{\text{ext}}}{D_0}

Calculates the extrudate die swell ratio (B = D_ext / D₀) and elastic recovery strain in polymer extrusion dies caused by the relaxation of first normal stress differences.

How to Use the Polymer Extrudate Die Swell Ratio (B) & Elastic Recovery Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Polymer Extrudate Die Swell Ratio (B) & Elastic Recovery Calculator Example

Input Values:

extrudateDiameterMm:3.6
dieOrificeDiameterMm:2
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required ratio.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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