It is awe-inspiring to consider all of the applications in today’s consumer goods that contain the use of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Modern techniques and custom extrusion design are responsible for many of the products that we use each and every day. Sustainable aluminum extrusions appeal to the increased awareness of our environment and the […] Read more »

Most people are not aware of the link between the advancement and production of aluminum alloys for industry and the advancement of the aerospace industry, including aircraft and rocket technology. Aluminum was used in the engine for the first biplane designed by Orville & Wilbur Wright, and it is still used today to create commercial […] Read more »

Ski resorts all over the world rely heavily on the use of snow making equipment to increase their ski season from fall through early spring. In addition, there are many indoor ski slopes that use snow making equipment as well. Extruded aluminum is used to create the parts necessary to create snow guns and snow […] Read more »

While we are known for our custom aluminum extrusion here at Silver City Aluminum, we also have a solid reputation for delivering standard aluminum extrusions to clients across many different types of industry. Rod and bar aluminum are just the beginning. There are many different shapes and options available under the umbrella of standard aluminum […] Read more »

The goal of any company at an industry expo is to stand out from the crowd. Trade show booths have changed much over the years, however they are still built using traditional aluminum frames. There are many benefits of aluminum products, which is why with everything else that is “moving forward,” the core materials used […] Read more »

Custom aluminum products have changed the way that many companies do business. They allow them to get the parts that they need to help innovate and advance the products, equipment, tools and materials that they provide to their customers. Silver City Aluminum specializes in designing and engineering custom profiles to create viable industry solutions for […] Read more »

A major advantage associated with designing your own custom aluminum extrusions, is having the ability to add special effects that you would have to add-on in other ways, such as interlocking joints, telescoping parts and other pieces that join together seamlessly. Custom extrusion dies can be designed with these functions in mind, especially at a […] Read more »

Manufacturers who work in the automotive, transportation, construction and even the New England marine industry, regularly count on aluminum products. When it comes right down to it, the advantages of using aluminum outweigh almost every other material when it comes to product design and assembly. It is practically perfect! Cost-effective, plentiful, strong and light-in-weight, aluminum […] Read more »

Silver City Aluminum has a strong reputation in the industry for engineering, designing and manufacturing custom aluminum extrusions. However, we are also well-known for our standard aluminum extrusions. Whether you need profiles that form solid or hollow aluminum tubes, rod and bar aluminum or other types of standard extrusions, our team can help you find […] Read more »

One important part of aluminum extrusion design that many people overlook, is taking the time to consider the various properties of aluminum and how they will affect or benefit the finished product. You can find new ways to prevent corrosion through design, but you can also increase the strength, durability and other benefits of working […] Read more »