How to Improve the Durability and Appearance of Custom Aluminum Extrusions Custom aluminum extrusions often need to meet both functional and visual requirements. A component may need to resist corrosion,…
Carbon vs. Aluminum Bike Wheels: Performance, Durability, and Cost Comparison
When evaluating materials for bike wheel construction, engineers and product teams face the tradeoffs between carbon fiber and aluminum—each with distinct implications for product performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability. While…
Miniature Aluminum Extrusions in Aerospace: Precision, Lightweight Solutions for Complex Designs
Miniature Aluminum Extrusions in Aerospace: Precision, Lightweight Solutions for Complex Designs The aerospace industry demands components that are both lightweight and incredibly strong. Miniature aluminum extrusions have emerged as a…
Understanding Aluminum Coatings: Type II vs. Type III Anodizing
When it comes to enhancing the properties of aluminum extrusions, anodizing stands out as a versatile and effective method. Profile Precision Extrusions (PPE) offers two primary types of anodizing: Type…
Lead Time For 7075 and 2024 Aluminum Alloy Extrusions Is Over 1-Year!
Profile Precision Extrusions is contacted at least two or three times each day by companies looking for extrusions made from 7075 or 2024 alloys. These high-strength alloys are used extensively…
