When builders, project managers, and designers search for materials that will allow them to create sustainable, eco-friendly products, parts, and components, one of the most beneficial metals to consider is aluminum. While raw aluminum, which is found in the earth in the form of bauxite, requires refining in order to achieve the aluminum ingot that […] Read more »

Once you have designed and made your custom aluminum extrusions, you have the opportunity to finish them with custom aluminum coating solutions. At Silver City Aluminum, we do everything in-house at our Southeastern Massachusetts facility. From design and extrusion to secondary operations and fabrication, as well as painting aluminum extrusions and applying powder-coating and anodizing […] Read more »

There are many advantages associated with creating your own custom aluminum extrusion design for manufacturing. While it might seem more costly in the beginning, custom designs can actually save you both time and money in the long run for most types of manufacturing. Standard extrusions offer lots of benefits as well, providing the same quality, […] Read more »

Dedicated to providing each client with the absolute best standards of quality control and service, our mission at Silver City Aluminum is to deliver a superior custom aluminum extrusion product that meets or exceeds expectations. We maintain our focus on the application of the finished product itself, which helps us to keep all specifics of […] Read more »

According to a recent market study, the aluminum extrusion products market is anticipated to grow from USD 84350 million in 2020 to USD 118300 million by 2026. The most significant increase in growth is expected to be between 2022 and 2026, as more industries, consumer demands, and government regulations all but require the use of […] Read more »

Many different industries rely on aluminum extrusions as an essential resource for manufacturing, assembly, and other services. Custom aluminum products can be designed through the use of custom profiles to save time and money during production or to create more efficient results than standard aluminum extrusions. Modular aluminum extrusion solutions can be used to enhance […] Read more »

In 2020, the global aluminum extrusion market was valued at 75.29 billion, and growth is expected to continue steadily, compounding at around 7.8 percent between 2021-2028. Certain markets are definitely influencing the increased use of both custom and standard extrusions in manufacturing, in particular, the automotive and transportation sector. Increased demand for improved fuel economy, […] Read more »

While not required for every project, finishing is often the final step in the manufacturing process for custom aluminum extrusion, just prior to shipping. Metal finishing is used to provide aesthetic options, including a variety of colors, styles, and textures, as well as to protect the finished piece from environmental damage. At Silver City Aluminum, […] Read more »

One of the most essential services available for manufacturers who wish to utilize aluminum extrusion is custom designing and engineering. At Silver City Aluminum, we have discovered that the sooner we can get involved in the development phase for custom aluminum extrusion with our clients, the more we are able to help to create a […] Read more »

There are so many different uses for basic rod and bar aluminum extrusion and endless possibilities for custom aluminum extrusion design that it is impossible to make a comprehensive list of all the ways that it can be used. However, the benefits of aluminum products are quite diverse and show the advantages they can provide […] Read more »