There are many advantages to using aluminum as the chosen metal for extrusion. Compared to other metals, aluminum is softer before it is formed, making it easier and less costly to be extruded than steel or other “harder” metals. However, during the process itself, the extruded aluminum becomes stronger and more durable. Things like stretching […] Read more »

You might not know it, but standard and custom aluminum products are used every day to enhance architectural systems, such as commercial entry doors, store fronts, curtain walls, walkway covers and much more. Many of today’s top designers and architects are taking advantage of the natural properties of aluminum to move beyond many of the […] Read more »

Extrusion is one of the most effective methods use to shape metal. Aluminum is the metal that is used most frequently with this type of process. Standard or custom aluminum extrusion is accomplished by forcing heated raw aluminum through a steel die or profile to create a specific shape. The extruded material comes out in […] Read more »

When it comes time in the process of designing the parts, products or pieces that you require, to choose the type of metal that will be used for custom or standard extrusions, it pays to do your research. While there are a lot of metals and materials that can be used with the extrusion process, […] Read more »

In today’s ever-fluctuating job market, more and more people are looking into starting their own businesses. Finding a niche that you can call your own that will help you turn a profit is not easy and everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. It is important to find something that you can call your own […] Read more »

There are many different industries that benefit from aluminum industry solutions, in particular from the process of extrusion and fabrication. Custom aluminum extrusions can be used throughout the medical and healthcare industry, allowing flexibility in design to help create unique products that can be created to suit a particular need. Aluminum is non-magnetic and non-sparking, […] Read more »

For those who are new to the concept of creating their own custom aluminum products through the power of aluminum extrusion design, this article aims to cover the basics that you will need to know to get started. While there are many huge advantages to choosing aluminum for your parts or products, including aluminum’s natural […] Read more »

Aluminum has earned a reputation throughout the globe as being one of the strongest, most durable materials, which is why it is a great choice for many industries. It is also very plentiful and is the number one most recycled metal in North America and in many parts of the world, which makes it a […] Read more »

Have you ever wanted to design your own custom aluminum extrusion shapes with all of the specialty features and functions that you desire? Standard extruded aluminum can be used and manipulated in so many ways to achieve a specific goal, but if you need something even more unique in order to create a specific part, […] Read more »

While it might seem like it doesn’t matter where you go to get your aluminum extrusion and fabrication because the process is pretty much the same all over the world. The truth of the matter is that there is a distinct difference in the methods, experience and approach used to create custom extrusion dies at […] Read more »