An aluminum alloy is a manufacturing material that is created when combining raw aluminum with a specific percentage of other metals and materials. When it comes to choosing the best alloy for production, professional custom aluminum extruders often turn to the popular 6000-series. Whether you are creating stock rod and bar aluminum or need to […] Read more »

Choosing the right finishing solution for your standard or custom aluminum extrusion parts, components, and products can be challenging. The more you can learn about the common aluminum surface treatments used by industry professionals, the easier that decision will be to make. Silver City Aluminum offers a wide range of custom options and opportunities for […] Read more »

There are many advantages associated with choosing aluminum extrusion profiles for manufacturing. The strength and durability of aluminum combined with the cost-effective extrusion method can make it extremely attractive to many different industries. The manufacture of consumer products, automotive parts, components for military and aerospace, structural designs for construction and architecture – there are so […] Read more »

Selecting the materials to use during manufacturing can be a make-or-break decision when it comes to consumer products. There are many benefits associated with using aluminum products, parts, and components. Long life, sustainability, and durability are just some of the reasons consumers choose products made from aluminum materials. Custom aluminum extrusion can provide even more […] Read more »

Many different industries rely on aluminum extrusion for the development of exceptionally durable, low-cost, and flexible production. Extrusion solutions for automotive industry challenges, including reduced emissions, increased fuel efficiency, and improved safety, have been touted by auto manufacturers and inspectors around the globe. Aluminum extrusion for consumer products has also increased, creating new opportunities to […] Read more »

When it comes to designing parts, products, and components for commercial, industrial, and consumer manufacturing, the type of material that is chosen matters. There are significant differences in the performance of aluminum alloys versus other commonly used metals, such as steel, iron, and copper. Depending on the industry served and the intended use of the […] Read more »

One of the ways that Silver City Aluminum helps our clients to maximize the return on investment for the extruded aluminum parts, products, and components that we create is to offer aluminum surface treatments. These custom aluminum coating solutions can be used to increase corrosion resistance and provide an improved function for certain products, depending […] Read more »

The very process used to create aluminum extrusion design helps streamline production compared to other manufacturing methods. The term extrusion is used to describe a plastic deformation process which takes a solid piece of aluminum billet, heats it to a specific temperature to make it more malleable, and pushes it with great force through a […] Read more »

Custom extrusion design is used by many different industries to help them achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently. While it might sound more costly to engage in the creation of your own aluminum extrusion solutions instead of using basic standard or stock parts, most discover that they are able to save both time and […] Read more »

One of the reasons why many manufacturers choose to use aluminum alloy in the development of parts, products, and components is because of the inherent qualities of the material itself. Traditional aluminum frames, LED lighting, even structural components used in construction all take advantage of the benefits of aluminum products. Whether you choose to rely […] Read more »