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New Extrusion Press

Profile Precision Extrusions is pleased to announce that it has awarded the design & manufacture of its new 5” extrusion press to Presezzi Extrusion S.p.A...
Custom Aluminum Extrusion Die

Benefits of Custom Aluminum Extrusion Dies

The aluminum tubes and shapes we produce come in a variety of shapes, sizes and alloys. More importantly, the dies that we use to produce...
This photo shows an extrusion exiting the front of the press

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...
Heat Pipe Extrusion

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...
Aluminum Extrusions Shapes

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...
Aluminum Extrusions Shapes

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 Extrusions Shapes

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...
Products Aluminum Tubing

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...
Oval Aluminum Tube

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...