The most basic definition of aluminum extrusions is that they are shapes created through a process known as extrusion. Similar to squeezing toothpaste out of a round tube into a cylindrical shape or pressing dough through a machine to make macaroni or other special-shaped pasta, standard and custom extrusion dies can be used to create […] Read more »

Many of today’s business owners are searching for new ways to provide eco-friendly solutions for manufacturing and construction. There are many advantages of using aluminum to help achieve these goals. The benefits of the raw aluminum alloy, sustainable aluminum extrusions, and the aluminum surface treatments used to protect them can provide even more. Silver City […] Read more »

Compared to other metals commonly used in manufacturing, aluminum has established itself as a very versatile material used for creating complex shapes. Custom aluminum extrusion can take the designer beyond the basic shapes used in extrusion and fabrication services to create advanced industry solutions. Many different industries rely on aluminum extrusion solutions, including architecture and […] Read more »

The cost to manufacture a part, component, or product is greatly influenced by two things: the materials and the method. Aluminum extrusion profiles offer a cost-effective solution for manufacturing that can provide considerable savings over other metals and techniques. Regardless of the industry you serve, or whether you design products for direct-to-consumer or business-to-business buyers, […] Read more »

The automotive industry has begun to rely on aluminum extrusion solutions more and more in recent years. As the industry goal to create lighter-weight, more efficient, and increasingly safe vehicles continue to grow, the demand for extrusion solutions for automotive industry parts and components increases as well. Automotive industry aluminum takes advantage of the inherent […] Read more »

There are many advantages associated with choosing aluminum as your primary material in project development. It is very plentiful, making it a great choice for eco-friendly developments, and it is extremely cost-effective compared to other metals with similar properties. However, there are lots of amazing facts about aluminum extrusion that you might not know about […] Read more »

One of the most significant advantages of choosing extrusion as the manufacturing method for project development is the flexibility that comes from using custom designs. Compared to standard or “stock” profile shapes, custom aluminum products can be used to help businesses to reduce costs, improve lead times, and increase the quality of the product for […] Read more »

Aluminum extrusion design is extremely flexible. It is possible to take a simple profile for rod and bar aluminum and turn it into something that is customized based on your specific needs. Small changes can reduce lead time, eliminate the need for secondary operations, and other types of extra fabrication to make a part, component, […] Read more »

Product design requires investigation and research in a lot of different areas in order to create something that will be valuable, durable, and beneficial to the end-user. The materials that you choose to create parts, products, and components, whether for consumers or commercial and industrial users, can make a big difference in the performance, aesthetics, […] Read more »

When searching for aluminum fabrication shops that can deliver top-quality custom and standard aluminum extrusions, make sure to choose a provider that can also offer additional services in relation to the fabrication and finishing of your extruded aluminum parts, components, and products. At Silver City Aluminum, our fabrication department can custom fabricate just about any […] Read more »