Castings, forgings, sheet metal and plate, there are a lot of different processing methods used to create custom aluminum products. However, the creation of custom aluminum extrusions is by far one of the most effective methods for processing and it has many beneficial side effects as well. When you choose to work with a one […] Read more »

When most people think about modern uses for aluminum they think about industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, appliances and even advances made in the solar energy industry. However, another industry that has benefited greatly from the inherent qualities of aluminum is building and construction. While you might think that the use of extruded aluminum in […] Read more »

While there are many advantages to designing your own custom extrusion dies to create a truly unique aluminum extrusion design, it is important to understand what it means to design your own profiles and what you need to do to make the process even easier. Your best bet is to work with a professional organization […] Read more »

There are a lot of ways that you can further customize your custom aluminum extrusion pieces through the use of secondary operations and finishing options. Whether you choose painting, powder coating or anodizing aluminum, it is important to know what the benefits of each are and how they can enhance your extrusions. Aluminum fabrication shops, […] Read more »

When considering which material to use for building and construction projects, many of today’s builders and architects are turning to aluminum for a number of very interesting reasons. Most everyone knows that aluminum is one of the most recycled metals on the planet, which already makes it extremely friendly to the environment, but there are […] Read more »

There are many different industries that rely on custom aluminum extrusions to create the parts, pieces and products that they need to be successful. In fact, there are extruded aluminum options available for just about any type of application and industry. From transportation to marine, manufacturing consumer goods to construction – and everything in between […] Read more »

We talk a lot about extruded aluminum and the difference between custom and standard extrusions, but it is also important to understand how the extrusion process works in order to appreciate how it is made. Silver City Aluminum is a one stop shop fabrication facility where we do all of the engineering, design, custom and […] Read more »

While most of the clients that we serve has its own unique requirements and needs with regard to the aluminum extrusions that they design and order through our facility, there are some that just need simple, standard aluminum extrusions to get the job done. Created with a standard extrusion die that we provide, these extrusions […] Read more »

There are many reasons why manufacturers choose to use custom aluminum products. For starters, aluminum is the only metal on earth that has the ability to be used across so many different industries and remains 100 percent recyclable. This reduces production costs by 95 percent and is a positive material choice for companies that want […] Read more »

Although it wasn’t used widely until the 1940s, aluminum is the most used metal in the world. It is used in construction, transportation, manufacturing, food industry products – in fact, we use it each and every day. The properties of aluminum already make it extremely beneficial, but once aluminum goes through the extrusion process, it […] Read more »