Many people, when asked what aluminum is used for, will say that it is a material used in beverage cans. However, the number of things made from aluminum and the wide variety of products derived from this metal are almost endless. Aluminum is one of the most useful and widely used metals on earth. Here are just a few things that can be made from aluminum, House siding, Window frames, Car bodies, Aircraft fuselages and wings, and Stainless steel Why…
The aluminum extrusion industry has seen a lot of changes over the past few years. There are more and more companies using aluminum, including those who never used it before, all because there is a demand for this type of product. Aluminum extrusions can be produced in many ways – from cutting to bending – and each process will give you a slightly different type of result. There are also many finishes available that will enhance the way your work…
The aluminium extrusion process is the heating of aluminium and applying enough force to it using a hydraulic ram placed within a shaped opening in the die. Once the extrusion is done, the output aluminium must be cooled, straightened, quenched, and then cut. Extrusion allows the metal to emerge as a longer and lengthier piece without losing its properties. Are you still not clear about the extrusion process? Well, let’s take an example from everyday life. You certainly brush your…
Gone are the days when one would abide only by the standard shapes and limits pertained to traditional materials. Designers are rising to the concept of customization as they work with aluminum extrusions. In simple words, extrusion is the process of shaping a certain material (aluminum in this case) in the way of forcing it to go through a shaped opening. The extruded material, which is the end product, comes out as an elongated piece having the same profile to…
Aluminum is the second most common metal on Earth, which is fortunate since it is one of the most useful materials for a range of industries and sectors. The reason for aluminum’s popularity is its characteristics. It is a highly malleable, ductile metal that is both dense and lightweight. Furthermore, it is a natural conductor of electricity, making it an ideal choice for power lines and other uses in the electronics sector. Due to the versatility that the metal offers…
The 6000 alloys boast of moderately high strength and resistance to corrosion. They are heat treatable and readily welded. Their extrudability is one of the unique features that make them the first choice for structural and architectural projects where strength is of utmost importance. Among the alloys in the 6000 series, the heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon 6063 allow is highly sought-after and one of the most widely used. As a matter of fact, 6063 aluminum is the choicest alloy for the members…
Extrusion is considered to be among the most efficacious procedures to shape and mold metal and the most used metal in this process is aluminum. We obtain high-quality extruded aluminum by forcing hot raw aluminum through a steel profile for creating a definite shape. Once the extruded material comes out in a single piece, it can be cut as per your requirements. However, the extrusion process is not easy and understanding the aspects that can influence your success in aluminum…
Aluminum has been reshaping various industry ever since it was first time introduced as a commercially viable metal. This revolution continues even today as aluminum extrusions are playing an active role in shaping the renewable energy sector, such as constructing and designing solar panels. We are amazed that even after so many decades, this material still remains a metal of the future. Since we work with aluminum almost every day, we are rarely surprised by the applications that our customers…