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 &…
Extrusion Execution, New Projects and Customers
We often joke here at Profile Precision that all we get are the extrusions no one else will make. In reality, unless you’re pushing the envelope of what is possible…
Aluminum Extrusion Manufacturing Process part 2 of 2
Our last blog focused on the initial steps in the aluminum extrusion manufacturing process. The design is finalized, extrusion die fabricated, a production plan developed, an aluminum billet is heated…
Simplify Your Manufacturing Value Chain
Very few (if any) aluminum extrusions are designed to be used in the “as extruded” state. However, historically the aluminum extrusion mill who produced the extrusions did not…
5 Initial Questions to Ask Your Aluminum Extruder
When choosing an aluminum extrusion provider, what types of questions should you be asking? We recommend initially starting with these 5 questions when searching for your ideal aluminum extruder:…
