In profile extrusion, to produce exact cross-sectional dimensions after the extrudate has cooled, allowances must be made in the ____ design.
A) barrel
B) screw
C) blower
D) orifice

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In profile extrusion, allowances for the material's shrinkage and deformation upon cooling must be made in the design of the orifice, through which the material is extruded, to ensure the final product has the desired cross-sectional dimensions.

In Profile Extrusion, to Produce Exact Cross-Sectional Dimensions After the Extrudate