One of the most significant benefits of aluminum extrusion, outside of time and cost savings, is the unique ability to create an unlimited number of shapes and sizes for manufacturing. Custom extrusion dies are designed to make aluminum parts, components, and products that range from simple tubes and angles to complex multi-void shapes. Aluminum extrusion […] Read more »

More and more businesses and consumers are choosing to work with manufacturers that utilize American-made products. The aluminum extrusion industry is one of those unique opportunities for companies to design their own custom aluminum extruders to support their industrial manufacturing needs. The New England marine industry, American automotive manufacturers, construction businesses, and many other essential […] Read more »

Depending on the industry that you serve, there may be certain requirements or standards for custom aluminum coating solutions. At Silver City Aluminum, we go above and beyond to ensure that we provide our customers with quality aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and finishing services that meet or exceed their expectations. In addition to extrusion, sawing, deburring, […] Read more »

Taking advantage of all the benefits of aluminum extrusion means learning all you can about this amazing metal and how it can be used to create custom aluminum products. The qualities of aluminum alloys can make them extremely attractive to many different industries. In addition, extruded aluminum advantages frequently offer even more reasons to choose […] Read more »

The best way to create custom aluminum extrusions is to partner with an experienced manufacturer that can walk you through the entire process and provide engineering design and support. Silver City Aluminum works with each client to ensure that the custom extrusion dies we create for them meet all of their unique specifications and criteria […] Read more »

One of the most versatile and plentiful metals on the planet, it is no surprise that the use of aluminum for manufacturing is on the rise around the globe. The benefits of aluminum products will dazzle and amaze you, underscoring the demand for this truly amazing material. Custom extrusion solutions for industry are also on […] Read more »

At Silver City Aluminum, we take pride in our ability to provide our customers with top-quality aluminum industry solutions, including both custom extrusion design and standard aluminum extrusions. We purchase homogenized aluminum, which is billet that has been heat-treated and combined to create the specific alloys that we use to make parts, products, and components […] Read more »

There are many different steps involved in the creation of custom extrusion profiles. It starts with quality aluminum alloy, which we purchase in billet form from several different suppliers to ensure that we have the right materials for our customers. The aluminum we use is made of 99.9 percent recyclable aluminum. We pre-cut the billets, […] Read more »

Throughout our many years of providing clients with custom aluminum extrusion solutions, we have discovered that attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the implementation of quality control measures is the best way to earn repeat business. We have built our reputation on delivering extruded aluminum that meets or exceeds expectations with lead times that […] Read more »

One of the most remarkable attributes of aluminum is that it features a naturally occurring protective layer that prevents corrosion like rust from forming. This aluminum-oxide layer is highly beneficial, significantly reducing the damage that might otherwise harm the material. If the extruded aluminum piece becomes scratched or damaged in some way, the protective layer […] Read more »