If you are making plans to design your own custom extrusion dies, there are some things you need to know. There is practically no limit as to the different types of forms that your custom aluminum extrusion can take. While standard extrusions are pretty basic and straight-forward, sticking to angles, tubes, squares and rectangular shapes, […] Read more »

While there are many different industries that are utilizing custom aluminum products in manufacturing, one has made headlines in recent years for its use of aluminum extrusion design. The very properties of aluminum, in particular its high strength-to-weight ratio and the fact that it weighs one-third less than many other metals, are just some of […] Read more »

Companies that manufacture parts and products that will be used by the marine industry need to take special care in the materials that they choose. Corrosion resistance, strength and durability are real issues that can be solved through the use of custom aluminum extrusions. Whether you use standard rod and bar aluminum or you design […] Read more »

Creating custom aluminum extrusions is a great way to design the exact product or part that you want without wasting a lot of time and money on secondary operations. In most cases, the specific patterns and nuances that you want in your designs can be engineered into the die or profile to expedite extrusion and […] Read more »

So you’ve already designed your custom profile or have chosen a standard die to create your aluminum products, but you haven’t even started thinking about finishing. Custom aluminum coating solutions can be used to enhance your parts and products in a number of different ways. Even if you have decided to address certain issues, such […] Read more »

There are many benefits associated with having access to a manufacturer that can help you with custom aluminum industry solutions. Aluminum fabrication shops that work to design, engineer and manufacture custom aluminum extrusions can help your business to save a lot of time and money in the long run, while providing you with better results. […] Read more »

There are lots of ways to transform raw aluminum into a wide variety of shapes, sizes and products. Consumers and various industries rely on custom aluminum products each and every day, and they are in great demand. However, the best way to create products with raw aluminum is through the use of custom extrusion dies. […] Read more »

One of the most beneficial attributes of aluminum is that it has a natural resistance to rust and corrosion, without requiring any additional treatment or coatings. However, this attribute can be enhanced through the use of finishing methods, including painting, anodizing and powder coating the extruded aluminum before it is delivered to the client to […] Read more »

While most of the metal conduits are made from galvanized steel, some are also made from aluminum. The benefits of aluminum products are well-known across many different industries, but when you add in things like custom aluminum coating solutions and consider all of the properties of aluminum, it is surprising that aluminum extrusion and fabrication […] Read more »

We talk a lot about custom aluminum extrusion and the design of custom extrusion dies at Silver City Aluminum, because we are proud of the work that we have done for our clients over the years. However, there is much to be said about creating high quality standard pieces through the use of a stock […] Read more »