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The Best Aluminum Extrusion Practices
Virtually all of the aluminum extrusions and extruded tubing we produce will require further processing. The extrusions may be: Cut to length Punched Holes drilled...
Aluminum in Aviation: Aluminum Goes To Mars
“NASA could not have made it to the surface of Mars without aluminum.” So says Dr. John Grotzinger Chief Scientist and Head of Strategic Planning...
Lessons Learned From Manufacturing Custom Aluminum Extrusions
There are many benefits of aluminum extrusions and tubing, especially when compared to machining parts out of standard rod or bar. When you purchase...
3 Common Challenges Associated with Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturing
On October 30th, we disappointed a valued customer. We shipped an order to them that they could not use. The extruded rod was scratched from...
History of Aluminum in Aviation
Aluminum has played a vital role in aviation from its very beginning. Throughout every generation of aircraft and spacecraft, aluminum's high strength to weight ratio...
Aluminum In The News
Aluminum extrusions are increasingly in the news as engineers and designers find more applications for this flexible metal. Recently, the Aluminum Extruders Council announced the...
Aluminum Extrusion Design: 5 Things to Think About Before Starting Your Next Design
5 Things to Think About: Critical Surfaces File Types To Submit For Review Dimensional Variation From End To End Rectangular Tube Tolerances Corner Radii Every...
Why Aluminum Extrusions are better than Stainless Steel: 6 Reasons to choose Aluminum over Stainless for your next Design
Aluminum possesses unique properties which makes it a great choice for the design engineer. Aluminum extrusions are available in an unlimited number of shapes, colors...