Externally adjustable extrusion insert for a multiple-orifice extrusion
manifold. Adjustments to an extrusion insert precisely controls the
extrusion path leading to one or more extrusion orifices of the manifold.
Each insert is adjusted to reduce or eliminate variations in extrudate
exit velocity among orifices in the extrusion manifold. Precisely tuned
inserts provide extruded products of uniform length. Choke plates
controlling the flow of extrudate to each orifice. Choke plates are
manipulated with an externally adjustable cam. Such adjustment
compensates for variations in temperature, pressure, surface properties,
geometric variations, and other conditions which may affect extrudate
flow rates through the orifices and extrusion manifold.