This blog post covers the common aluminum alloys used in the aerospace industry and their specific applications. The aerospace industry requires materials that are strong, lightweight, and able to withstand…
Can You Wait 30 Weeks For Your Drawn Aluminum Tube Order?
Our last blog explored the challenges facing the aluminum extrusion industry right now, including that lead times for extruded aluminum shapes are 15-20 weeks long. Lead times are even longer…
Aluminum Extrusion Demand Challenges in 2022
Imagine receiving phone calls and emails from potential customers asking, “are you accepting new customers?” In 2022 that question is being asked many times each day in the aluminum extrusion…
Everything You Need to Know About Aluminum Extrusion Lead Times
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 &…
