Compared to other metals often used in construction for various professional industries, aluminum offers a wide range of benefits to manufacturers and end users. It is extremely versatile and possesses many unique qualities that can help to enhance the performance of the final product. Other advantages make aluminum easier to work with, reducing overhead costs […] Read more »

When it comes time to choose the best aluminum finishing solutions for your custom or standard rod and bar aluminum extrusion, it is important to consider the options available at your one stop shop fabrication and finishing service. Silver City Aluminum has many years of experience, industry knowledge, and training with all of the latest […] Read more »

There are many benefits of aluminum products when applied effectively in various industries. Compared to other industries who are now embracing the use of aluminum extrusion design to improve their products and equipment, increasing durability, longevity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, the transportation industry is by far the big winner. Custom aluminum extrusion is used to provide […] Read more »

With so many companies looking to source their materials right here in the United States, more businesses are searching for US-based companies to provide them with sustainable aluminum extrusions. Studies show that the United States imports a lot of aluminum products from other countries, in particular, unfinished aluminum, aluminum plates, and sheets. However, when it […] Read more »

When it comes to the production of custom and standard aluminum extrusions, it is important to select the best material for the project. Pure aluminum is actually very soft, which is why the addition of other elements are needed to maximize the potential of this very flexible, sustainable, and durable metal. Alloying is the process […] Read more »

Have you ever wondered what the advantage would be to engineer and design your own custom aluminum extrusions? You’re not alone. There are many industries that now choose to extrude aluminum alloys into complex shapes and designs that are better suited to their specific needs. Instead of selecting standard extrusions, companies are working with custom […] Read more »

A lot of discussion about the services available at our one-stop extrusion shop surround our expert ability to provide top quality custom aluminum extrusion and fabrication. While we are very proud of the services we are able to offer our clients, it is important to also consider all of the other options available at our […] Read more »

One of the most visible uses of standard aluminum extrusion and custom aluminum extrusion solutions is in the use of aluminum doors and windows. At Silver City Aluminum, we specialize in the creation of frames for doors and windows. Our clients order frames for consumer products, commercial materials, and industrial supplies. In addition to aluminum […] Read more »

You might not think that custom aluminum extrusions could save you money, but in many situations they do. While it can take a bit of work at the beginning to design custom extrusion shapes that will reduce labor and secondary operations to streamline production and assembly, it is worth the effort. Engineering aluminum extrusion requires […] Read more »

When it comes to selecting the best aluminum extrusion finishing solutions for your industrial project, it pays to compare the different types to see what will work best for your particular situation. Aluminum painting services are popular, but would anodizing aluminum extrusion or powder-coating aluminum extrusion be a better option? At Silver City Aluminum, we […] Read more »