Lead time times can vary significantly within the aluminum extrusion industry. Current lead times for some specialty products are: Drawn seamless aluminum tubing 50-60 weeks Structural extrusions in 7xx &…
Advantages of Aluminum for Aircraft Interiors
Aluminum is used extensively in the production of modern aircrafts. According to the Aluminum Association, aluminum comprises 80 percent of the weight of typical passenger aircraft. Many different forms of…
The Benefits of Choosing Profile Precision Extrusions
The benefits of aluminum extruded shapes and tube are known to many. According to the Aluminum Association, over 5.4 billion pounds were produced in North America during 2017. At Profile…
Extrusion Execution, New Projects and Customers
We often joke here at Profile Precision that all we get are the extrusions no one else will make. In reality, unless you’re pushing the envelope of what is possible…
Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturing Process part 2 of 2
Our last blog focused on the initial steps in the aluminum extrusion manufacturing process. The design is finalized, extrusion die fabricated, a production plan developed, an aluminum billet is heated…
