EXTRUSION APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

One aspect of the disclosure relates to an apparatus (320) including an extrusion nozzle (300). The nozzle (300) includes an inlet end (301), an outlet end (302) opposite the inlet end (301) and an axis (303) extending between the inlet end (301) and the outlet end (302). The extrusion nozzle (300) is configured to rotate about the axis (303). The extrusion nozzle (300) also includes a rotary drive engagement portion (305) between the inlet end (301) and the outlet end (302). The extrusion nozzle (300) further includes a cavity (304) including an inlet opening (304A) at the inlet end (301) and an outlet opening (304B) at the outlet end (302). The inlet opening (304A) has a different configuration than the outlet opening (304B).