Demand for aluminum extrusions during the first five months of 2021 is at unprecedented levels. Industry lead times for delivery of new orders are up to 27 weeks. Some aluminum…
Aluminum Extrusion Trends
The aluminum extrusion industry is healthy as we enter a new decade. According to the Aluminum Association, total aluminum demand in North America was 28.3 billion pounds in 2018 (the…
Finishing Methods: Tumble Deburr & Centerless Grinding
Profile Precision Extrusions supplies its customers with a wide variety of value-added services. In many cases, our customers would prefer to purchase a component ready for assembly rather than raw…
Benefits of Custom Extrusions
The aluminum extrusion process allows a designer an almost infinite number of geometric shapes to choose from. Custom aluminum extrusions and tubing range from simple angles to complex multi-void hollow…
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 &…
