Extruding aluminum alloys for use in the production of various parts, components, materials, and products is advantageous in many ways. In one way or another, aluminum products have been put to use in virtually every market. The LED lighting business, the building sector, and the commercial framing and display industries all use traditional aluminum frames. Many businesses and homeowners alike are interested in achieving LEED certification for environmentally friendly building practices, so it’s no surprise that sustainable aluminum extrusions are a hot commodity among those in the market for green manufacturing. However, there are several other benefits to choosing this adaptable metal.
Benefits of Extruded Aluminum
Aluminum, which is mined in a number of different countries, is often held to be the most common metallic element on Earth. It is rarely found in its elemental form in nature and is instead refined from bauxite. Aluminum in its purest form is alloyed with other metals to enhance or add new qualities, such as silicon, magnesium, copper, and manganese. Although bauxite needs to be mined and processed, aluminum is considered sustainable because soda ash and lime are used in the primary processes. This technique generates nonhazardous waste in the form of clay and silica.
In contrast, when the lifecycle of an aluminum product has run its course, the material can be recycled for new products. In fact, aluminum may be recycled indefinitely without degrading into a lesser material. More than 75% of the more than 1.5 billion metric tonnes of aluminum produced since 1880 is still in use today, making aluminum the most recycled metal on the globe. Cost-effective, abundant, and sustainable, it is employed in building construction, electrical lines, machinery, transit applications, and many other industries.
Traditional Aluminum Frames and More
Companies constantly seek out novel approaches to working more efficiently. The use of classic aluminum profile frames in your manufacturing process can be crucial in reaching this objective. Aluminum is a very workable metal, making it simple to shape and form into useful forms. To make our long-lasting aluminum extrusions, we first heat aluminum billets to the appropriate temperature before pressing them through a steel profile or die at a force of 10 million pounds. As a result, we may customize the material’s dimensions to meet the needs of each individual client and their respective manufacturing processes. We tailor our efforts to each individual client in order to assist them cut manufacturing costs and increase efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Aluminum goods have these qualities, so they can deliver solutions to our customers quickly.
Our clients have an advantage over the competition in terms of production because to our fast lead times, which are much shorter than the norm in the industry. At our centralized extrusion and fabrication plant, we take care of everything from the initial design phase with our in-house team of engineers to the final product’s fabrication, secondary processing, and finishing. Get in touch with us if you have questions or would like more information on how we extrude aluminum alloys that can withstand harsh conditions and frequent use.
Advantages of Using Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight metal. It offers a very high strength-to-weight ratio, being about a third the weight of steel while yet measuring exceedingly high for tensile strength. Aluminum is increasingly being used by the automotive industry to reduce product weight, increase efficiency, and keep up with ever-evolving industry regulations. As an added bonus, aluminum does not rust or corrode in any environment. In addition to being a non-sparking thermal conductor, it also has a high melting point. Aluminum goods are useful in the electronics sector because they cannot be magnetized. Aluminum’s many applications in industry and architecture stem from the material’s many desirable properties, including its indestructibility, safety, and reflectivity.
Get in touch with us at 508-824-8631 if you’re interested in hearing more about the features and benefits of aluminum products and how this metal may improve your goods. We are here to help you maximize the return on your investment in aluminum extrusions by answering any questions you may have and discussing the numerous options now available. The first step is to discuss your requirements for standard or custom aluminum extrusion with one of our helpful engineers or experts.