We have demonstrated, for aluminum alloy 6063, that the ShAPE process is capable or re-starting extrusion after the process is stopped, the die is retracted, and the die, billet, and extruded metal are allowed to cool to room temperature. This invention is not limited to AA 6063, but is applicable to any metal extruded by the ShAPE process. With ShAPE, we are able to use the heat generated by the rotating die to re-heat the die set and metal so the extrusion can proceed after stopping and cooling.