When most people think about aluminum, they think about foil or soda pop cans. However, aluminum is used in so many ways, across so many industries and is oh so much more than a safe means of protecting food and beverages. In fact, a recent study revealed that over three billion pounds of aluminum is […] Read more »

When it comes time to choose the material that you will use for the parts, pieces or products that you want to manufacture for your business, which metal will you choose? Second only to steel, aluminum is the most popular and widely used metal in the United States – and most likely, around the globe. […] Read more »

We talk a lot about custom aluminum extrusion in this blog because Silver City Aluminum specializes in custom work and takes pride in the special care that we provide to each and every client that we serve. However, it is important to also talk about the top quality standard aluminum extrusions that we offer to […] Read more »

While there are many different industries that benefit from the use of custom aluminum products that are made through standard or custom extrusion design, one industry stands out as making the most out of this remarkable metal and this strength enhancing method of manufacturing. In particular, the New England marine industry utilizes a variety of […] Read more »

One of the best metals that you can choose in manufacturing today, either for commercial, industrial or even consumer use, is aluminum. There are so many benefits to choosing this metal over other options, such as steel and titanium, that it has become the top choice for parts, products and much more. Aluminum industry solutions […] Read more »

One of the many reasons why manufacturers choose to work with custom aluminum extrusions is the natural anti-corrosive nature of the metal itself and the increased strength and benefits that come from the extrusion process itself. However, in addition to all of these advantages, it is possible to increase the protection through the use of […] Read more »

There are three types of corrosion that can affect aluminum most often. Those types include crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion and pitting. However, it is possible to prevent corrosion through design, which is why many manufacturers of parts, products and components choose to extrude aluminum and alloys instead of using other methods. Custom aluminum extrusion is […] Read more »

When it comes to forming metal, there are four primary options that are used within the manufacturing industry. Choosing which option is better can be determined by the cost of the forming application, the end result of the metal after the method is applied, and the ability of the option to create the desired results. […] Read more »

When it comes to providing one stop shop fabrication of parts and products that are used within the automotive industry, custom aluminum extrusion is leading the pack. In addition to providing clients with the ability to design and create truly custom results, other secondary operations, such as sawing and deburring or heli-coiling in New England […] Read more »

If you are considering employing the services of a professional extrusion and fabrication service to create custom products, you should also consider the benefits of aluminum products when discussing the type of metal that you will use for manufacturing. Whatever you are creating, there are so many benefits associated with creating custom aluminum products compared […] Read more »