Engineers across all industries are continually looking for new ways to save time and money. Cost savings can be extremely important to reduce overhead and increase profit. One of the best methods to lower costs for manufacturing is to create custom extrusion design for aluminum parts, products, and components. Unfortunately, many business owners incorrectly believe […] Read more »

There are many advantages to working with a one-stop-shop for creating custom aluminum products. Silver City Aluminum offers standard and custom aluminum extrusion design, along with post extrusion operations, sawing and deburring, or aluminum surface treatments, depending on the needs of the client. We take pride in our ability to offer so many services to […] Read more »

We talk a lot about custom aluminum extrusion for industry because that is our specialty here at Silver City Aluminum. However, there are certain situations when standard extrusions will be just as valuable, helping our clients to achieve their goals without having to reinvent the wheel. Stock profile aluminum extrusion can be beneficial in many […] Read more »

Aluminum as a material has become a widely used and versatile tool for producing both simple and complex shapes for manufacturing. Extruded aluminum, in particular, has many uses across multiple industries and can offer advantages that other materials cannot match. The benefits of aluminum products make it a very attractive material. There are many unique […] Read more »

Manufacturers choose to work with aluminum materials for many reasons. It is the most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust and can be recycled again and again without losing any of its inherent qualities, some of which are quite beneficial. The advantages of using aluminum have persuaded many different industries to embrace this versatile metal […] Read more »

There are plenty of options for businesses who require the services of aluminum extrusion manufacturers. However, finding a service provider that understands the specific needs, requirements, and demands of your industry can be a challenge. Silver City Aluminum has extensive experience working with many different industries right here in New England and around the globe. […] Read more »

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. Every single day, innovators around the globe are looking for new ideas, better options, and ways to improve on already existing ideas. Custom aluminum extrusion can help designers and engineers to bring their concept to life, executing it to maximize the potential of the design, material, […] Read more »

Standard and custom aluminum extrusions are rarely “good to go” straight from manufacturing. They frequently go through a variety of finishing processes that make improvements designed to increase function, strength, protection, and longevity. Some post extrusion operations are standard, such as the ones that we provide at Silver City Aluminum. For example, we de-burr all […] Read more »

When many people think about aluminum, they instantly picture beverage cans made of rolled sheet metal aluminum that can be easily crushed for recycling when drained. However, there is much more to aluminum, especially when a process like extrusion and fabrication are used to create parts, components, and products for various industries. The construction industry […] Read more »

Whether you are just launching a brand new business or creating an innovative product line, it is essential to find the right manufacturer based on your needs. Unless you have access to your own machine shop and can make it yourself, you’ll want to find a reputable one-stop extrusion and fabrication facility that can handle […] Read more »