More businesses are turning to custom aluminum extrusion to help them create the parts, products, and components they need to be more competitive and successful within their target demographic. There are many reasons why aluminum has become the material of choice for many manufacturers. The advantages of aluminum products are many, including a natural protection damage and the ability to prevent corrosion through design. Compared to steel and copper, aluminum is not just lighter in weight, but equal in strength, while being more affordable to manufacture. Traditional aluminum frames, parts for the automotive industry, and even structural aluminum parts made with a standard extrusion die for the construction industry have increased in demand significantly in recent years.
The Natural Qualities of Aluminum
Aluminum itself is an awe-inspiring metal. The most common metal on the planet and the most recycled, aluminum is plentiful, eco-friendly, and highly affordable. Aluminum is also non-toxic, non-magnetic, and is an excellent conductor of both heat and electricity. Traditional aluminum frames are used in a number of different ways, creating energy-saving window frames for residential structures, unique design elements for commercial and industrial architecture, and everyday solutions for bus stops, consumer signage, and safety elements. The sky is the limit when it comes to the advantages of aluminum products, yet we’ve only barely brushed the surface of what this amazing metal can do.
Other qualities found in aluminum is its high strength-to-weight ratio. Coming in at about a third of the weight of more costly steel and iron, aluminum is the perfect choice for marine, aerospace, and transportation centric industries, which are always looking to improve fuel economy, handling, and speed. The natural anti-corrosive layer that forms on aluminum when it comes into contact with oxygen prevents rust, protects from abrasions, and shields the surface from chemical damage. If the aluminum-oxide layer is damaged, it creates a new layer of protection to prevent further harm to the product or part. Unlike steel, which becomes brittle in extremely cold weather, aluminum actually becomes stronger, making it the perfect choice for freezing environments.
Custom and Standard Extrusion Die Products
At Silver City Aluminum, we have a wide library of standard extrusion die choices for our customers to choose from to create frames, parts, products, and components. From basic round tubes – either hollow or solid – to angles, squares, rectangles, and other common profile shapes, we can provide quick extrusion of these standard options or build off them to create customized results. Custom design of aluminum can yield many beneficial results. It is possible to further increase the natural protections of the aluminum-oxide layer when you prevent corrosion through design. Our team of highly trained and experienced engineers and technicians work with each customer to determine their unique needs and offer design advice that will help them to achieve their goals.
Whether you require custom or standard extrusion die parts, our team will provide a dedicated attention to detail for the quality of your finished pieces. We do everything in-house at our Southeastern Massachusetts facility, providing comprehensive quality control measures every step of the way. From the initial design on to extrusion, fabrication, secondary operations, finishing, and even shipping with our fleet of trucks, we handle each piece individually, taking care to ensure the best possible results for every order we fill. Our many years of experience working with the design and manufacture of traditional aluminum frames, custom parts for unique clients, and finding manufacturing solutions to help our customers achieve their goals will work in your favor. We can assist you from start to finish, ensuring that we meet or exceed your expectations.
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If you are interested in learning more about the advantages of aluminum products or if you are ready to place an order for custom or standard extrusion die parts, products, and components, contact our team directly. You can reach us through our online contact form to request a call at your convenience or simply call our team directly at 508-824-8631. We can answer any questions you might have about designing custom aluminum extrusion profiles and offer tips on how to prevent corrosion through design. Call today for a FREE estimate for any of the high quality services we provide.