Businesses across many different industries can save both time and money by using extruded aluminum parts in their designs. An extrusion is a piece of metal that has been shaped by being pushed through a steel die. The manufacturer can use a standard extrusion die, which creates commonly used shapes, such as T-shapes, H-shapes, C-shapes, […] Read more »

The more you can learn about how aluminum extrusion works and gain an understanding of the materials that are used, the better you will be at aluminum extrusion design. At Silver City Aluminum, we have a team of highly trained and experienced engineers, designers, and technicians who all work together for our clients. They understand […] Read more »

When it comes to providing your customers with the very best in quality control, there’s nothing quite like doing all the work yourself. Some aluminum fabrication shops send parts out in the middle of an order to have someone do the secondary operations or finishing application. But at Silver City Aluminum, we do it all […] Read more »

We talk a lot about custom profiles for aluminum extrusion here at Silver City Aluminum. That’s because we are proud of the work that we do for the aluminum extrusion industry. Our team of highly trained, experienced, and knowledgeable engineers and technicians help our clients to create smarter, stronger, and better parts, products, and components […] Read more »

Many different industries rely on aluminum fabrication shops to provide them with the parts, components, and products that they require. Standard and custom aluminum extrusion are used widely across demanding industries, such as the automobile, aircraft, and New England marine industry. Aluminum extrusion solutions are also used in construction, industrial machinery, and for everyday consumer […] Read more »

If the fact that aluminum is the third most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust isn’t enough to get your attention, what about the versatility of this fantastic material? When you compare aluminum to other metals, no other can even come close to the variety of ways that it can be used. While some uses […] Read more »

While aluminum has a natural protective coating that works to prevent corrosion and rust, there are even more options that can be used to protect aluminum products. Extrusion and fabrication are just the beginning. At Silver City Aluminum, we have a wide range of custom aluminum coating solutions that can be applied after the extrusion […] Read more »

Standard extrusion of aluminum materials has been used for many years to create aluminum doors and windows. Today’s companies are moving to custom designs to increase the value and potential of traditional aluminum frames. The aluminum extrusion industry has made it easy for manufacturers to create custom designs that will improve their products and provide […] Read more »

There are many benefits of aluminum products in our daily lives. A simple aluminum alloy can be transformed into a standard shape or custom aluminum extrusion and be used in many ways. There are many different aluminum products that we use every day. We use it in consumer products and essential components for telecommunications, mass […] Read more »

When exploring the properties of aluminum, it quickly becomes clear that the high strength-to-weight ratio of this amazing metal is worth exploiting. This is particularly true when it comes to the design and development of structural components. Not only does aluminum have natural corrosion resistance, but it is also malleable and a perfect choice for […] Read more »