While there are numerous benefits currently linked with using aluminum in your company, is there room for improvement? Benefits that cannot be had with other metals become available when custom extrusion dies are designed to provide one-of-a-kind solutions. With careful planning, you may cut down on the number of steps required after extrusion, saving both time and money. To further protect against corrosion, it may be incorporated into the design process to get rid of any potential water collection points that could contribute to rust. Many customers also like the increased torsion strength that results from the procedures utilized at our one-stop shop fabrication and extrusion plant.
When our customers need certain components, parts, or finished goods that aren’t commercially accessible, they may commission us to build them a custom extrusion die. Custom designs have several uses, such as improving upon existing solutions or incorporating them into a new product development project for commercial, industrial, or consumer goods. The right amount of heat and the extrusion process can make aluminum into practically any form or configuration in any length or size. This is a big boon to software engineers working on ground-breaking industry solutions who have not been able to locate a “standard” or “stock” component that meets their requirements.
Post-Extrusion Processes
It can seem like it would be more economical to use post-extrusion processes to create the precise part you need out of a common extrusion form rather than develop a unique profile or design from scratch. Saving money on production, fabrication, and other secondary activities adds up over the lifetime of the profile you design. You may reduce your wait time for the parts, components, and products you need by cutting out the extra steps required to transform a conventional extrusion into the unique shape you need.
While aluminum already has a naturally occurring protective oxide layer that repairs itself when scratched or damaged and resists corrosion, there are specific conditions and applications where further protection is needed. Extensive protection from corrosion, abrasion, or even chemical interaction is typically required in areas such as aerospace technology, abrasive environments, salt water exposure for marine items, and others. Custom extrusion dies may be made with corrosion resistance in mind, helping to avert difficulties with certain parts that are all too typical. Additional finishing treatments can be used to better safeguard the item in use.
One-Stop Shop Fabrication
Collaborating with a team of engineers and technicians on product development provides unique opportunities for learning and growth. When Silver City Aluminum begins collaborating with its clients early on in the design phase, everyone benefits. There might be structural defects or inherent difficulties that will cost the customer a lot of time and money to fix if an aluminum profile evaluation is not completed prior to manufacture. From the design process all the way through to the shipping phase, our manufacturing plant is a “one stop shop,” meaning that we don’t outsource any of the work to other companies. Thanks to this, we can maintain rigorous standards of quality throughout the production process.
Aluminum alloys used in extrusion are an excellent option for many types of production due to their durability and longevity, among other advantages. Aluminum is gaining popularity as a result of its diverse uses and the global need to improve fuel economy and recycle more materials. Since aluminum is so light, it may be used to lighten the load of vehicles, trailers, rail cars, and other components, further reducing the amount of energy needed to move them. It provides additional eco-friendliness when utilized in commercial or residential building since it is infinitely recyclable and very long-lasting.
Truly Custom Extrusion
Call us at 508-824-8631 if you’re interested in consulting with our team of seasoned engineers and technicians to find out more about profile development or how to avoid corrosion via design. Our customers come from all over the world to take advantage of our convenient one-stop fabrication and extrusion services, yet we’re based in Taunton, Massachusetts. Whether you need help with post-extrusion operations, finishing solutions, or a strategic application, we’re here to help. Custom extrusion dies may be designed at no cost with an initial consultation and quote from Silver City Aluminum.